The Mind-Body Connection

Celebrate World Meditation Day with this workshop created to help you embrace your mind-body connection. Together, we will explore the two-way relationship where the mind influences the body, and the body influences the mind. We will learn about how a strong mind-body connection supports your health and well-being through: Stress reduction, Better sleep quality, Enhanced self-awareness, Better emotional and physical health. 

We will also practice ways to strengthen that connection, including: Simple body-mind awareness techniques, An in-depth body scan, to encourage a deep connection with physical sensations. Integration of breath with the body scan. Resetting your central nervous system through vagus nerve stimulation. 
Mindful flow and movement. Time in nature. Self-reflection and journaling.

Your hosts: Shawn Ramsey, Forest Therapy Guide and Positive Psychology and Mindset Coach & Sharri Gaines, Certified Yoga Instructor and Reiki Practitioner

What to Expect: This experience will include some time sitting, standing and walking. It will also include opportunities for us to gather as a group, and other opportunities designed to help you connect with nature one-on-one. If you have trouble with any of these activities, please let us know in advance so we can accommodate your needs if possible.

No experience with meditation and/or mindfulness is required. Tea and snacks will be provided. Please disclose any allergies.
What to Bring: Closed toe shoes, suitable for walking on uneven terrain. Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing (check your forecast). Rain gear, if rain is in the forecast. Water and light snacks. A journal—paper will be provided otherwise. A lightweight foam pad or portable, folding stool will be provided for you to sit on. You are welcome to bring your own camp chair, blanket or a yoga mat, if this would make you more comfortable. A sense of wonder and curiosity – highly encouraged.