“If you don’t practice sitting like a mountain and breathing like a flower, you cannot change the situation and therefore learn to sit, to breathe and to walk so you become your best. And peace can be the fruit of your practice. ”
Join me for an elemental contemplative walk in a beautiful landscape to sense into your connection with the Earth! On this walk we’ll concentrate on our connection with the Water Element and what it means to be in the flow of life.
We will walk trails traversing an area with diverse ecosystems including forest, chaparral, streams and ponds. With a distance of about 6 miles, it’s a walk of moderate difficulty with some elevation - an evocative path for a journey through the four elements. As we sit and walk, we will explore the elements of fire, water, earth, and air. You will experience how indivisibly intertwined we are with the natural world around us. The walk will be conducted in silence.
This half-day event will also include a guided meditation, a contemplative nature practice, the reading of poetry and sharing circles.
Leave your phone behind and be ready to slow down, to fully engage your senses and to be amazed by the beauty that exists in the natural world and the interconnectedness of all beings. Come home refreshed and reconnected to yourself, others and the natural world, ready to fully be in the flow of your life.
This event is open to self-identified women of all ages and backgrounds. The only requirement is that you are able to walk the distance and stay with the group. Bring a lunch, plenty of water and hiking poles if you need them. No prior meditation experience required.
To ensure the safety of all participants, we request that you be vaccinated (and preferably boosted) to participate in this event.
Any questions, please contact me.
Date: February 12
Time: 9:30am to 2:30pm
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Group Size: 3 to 12
Location: Portola Valley
Cost: sliding scale (suggested participation of $10 to $30). No one will be turned away for lack of funds as I offer these is in the spirit of the gift economy.
Cancellation: No refunds for cancellations made 2 days before the walk.
Registration:
Register here for the event.
Thank you and I am looking forward to being with you on the the trails!