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Mind, Body, and Nature
Embodiment Practice:I guide participants through gentle movements, giving positive attention to the body by opening the joints, stimulating circulation, and deepening self-awareness. Afterwards, we walk together in silence to an area that will hold our sitting meditation, where we intentionally connect with an aspect of the ecosystem to appreciate its form. Our session will conclude with a sound offering, where participants are welcome to stay and meditate while I share melodies through various instruments. In total, this practice is generally 2-3 hours in length.
Origins:When I was young, I found sanctuary from depression in the forest by the water. Amidst organic creation, far from man made conditions, I was able to find the peace and tranquility necessary to process my experiences in healthy ways. As I deepened my relationship with nature, I was shown the interconnectedness of all things and became sensitive to karma. Knowing that my thoughts and actions have causes and effects that ripple into the world, I practice consciously supporting the web of life's well-being. Witnessing the divine mystery unfold through nature enlightens my imagination with potentiality, inspiring me to live in a good way every day. Feeling deep gratitude for this chance to be alive and evolve, I devote my being to positivity, vitality, and wisdom. Resonating with the 8 Limbs of Yoga and 5 principles of Qi Gong, the Tao has blessed me with life giving practices that continue to nourish my mind, body, and spirit.To help community connect with nature, I worked with a conservation corps in 2005 building trails through the wilderness of Colorado. I would rise early to do my routine, and as my workmates gained interest, I soon found myself guiding the team through embodiment practices before work. I moved to the mountains of Arizona in 2007 to work for an international conservation corps and learn horticulture. I deepened my practice with Thai Chi and Qi Gong at the Northern Arizona University, and was chosen to experience Shim Sung training with the Korean Dahnhak community. I brought my practices into nature and experienced a unique mystical connection with the high desert, spending the next many years expanding my mind, body, and spiritual relationship with the land. Nearly a decade later, as a Wilderness Therapy Guide in North Carolina, I brought clients into the wild for 8 day treks to practice presence and conscious connection with nature. The transformations that I have witnessed through daily embodiment practices in nature are miraculous, and the positive feedback that I receive from my guided sessions inspire me to make the practices that have enriched my life available for more people. If you are interested in hosting my presence and practices at an event or venue, please contact me.  |