Mindfulness in Nature Sessions
Join registered yoga teacher and forest school educator, Olivia, for some Mindfulness in Nature. Each of the five sessions will allow us to find grounding and presence in the forest by focusing on our senses and connecting with the elements. We will start with some gentle movement before heading into the forest for a slow, mindful walk. We will gather for a seated meditation and end with a mindful journaling session.
What you will need for the session: layers of clothing appropriate for the weather, bug spray, sunscreen, etc. Sessions will proceed if rain is forecasted or occurs. It’s helpful to have a bag or backpack to swap layers as needed, and a water bottle.
What movement in this session looks like: walking up to 2km at a slow pace on easy, unpaved terrain with some slopes, sitting down on provided pads, some standing. Please indicate upon sign up if you have any accessibility needs or questions.
All sessions include: Mindfulness and Land based activities/discussion in the outdoors, an open environment for connection and learning with and from each other.
Register for all 5 Sessions OR Register for Individual Sessions:
5 Session Program, Every other Friday 12pm-2pm
Dates: October 10, October 31, November 7, November 21, and December 5.
Location: Bechtel Park, Waterloo, Trail entrance beside playground https://maps.app.goo.gl/RCu39BR6y6bBSTUz7
Cost: $135 for all 5 sessions or $30 per individual session +HST
Session Descriptions
October 10- Session Theme: Grounding
Our first session will focus on introducing everyone to the practice, to each other and the forest at this current place and time as well as to its past. We will connect to the element of Earth and use our sense of touch during our practice.
October 31- Session Theme: Awareness
Our second session we will connect to the element of Water and use our sense of hearing.
November 7- Session Theme: Change
Our third session we will connect to the element of Fire and use our sense of sight.
November 21- Session Theme: Presence
Our fourth session we will connect to the element of Air and use our sense of taste and smell
December 5- Session Theme: Interbeing
Our final session we will be integrating our experiences so far, we will focus on our interconnectivity with the forest.