Course Description: This retreat is for busy people who are looking to slow down and experience healing benefits of nature that they can bring into their everyday lives. Participants will be guided through simple, nature-based practices that can have a calming effect on the nervous system such as grounding, exploring nature through the senses, and mindfully connecting with the Earth. Utilizing these exercises, participants can learn ways to create a greater sense of agency and perspective in life, which in turn can help cultivate both balanced and creative solutions whether raising a family, running a business, or working as an activist in your community. Practices can help reduce stress, cultivate emotional wisdom, and plant seeds for new ways of living that benefit you, your community, and the planet.
All are welcome – WEI classes are open to everyone.
What to Bring: notebook and pen; yoga mat or blanket; comfortable shoes – outdoor trails include uneven terrain; your lunch, snacks and water bottle or beverage of choice.
Instructor Bio: Laura Adrian is a retreat facilitator, speaker and writer who is a catalyst for transformative experiences that connect people around the world to the healing power of nature. Laura’s journey has been shaped by her extensive training as a certified mindfulness meditation teacher from the University of California, Berkeley, where practitioner/teachers including Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach influenced her practice. She is the founder of Whole Life Elevation.
If you would be interested in staying overnight at WEI before and/or after this class, please reserve accommodations through the Women’s Environmental Institute FarmStay.
Note: this retreat is open to all genders.
WEI has an annual scholarship fund to support cost-accessible programming. Please see scholarship application instructions in the registration form below.