Awake in the Wild: Mindfulness in Nature as a Doorway to Joy, Wisdom, and Wonder

Are you longing to be in the beauty of the outdoors and delight in the wonder of nature? After a long pandemic and looking at too many digital screens, what better remedy than to step outside and meditate in the majesty of the Big Sur coastline, serenaded by the lulling sounds of the ocean, cradled by rolling hills, and uplifted by exquisite gardens?

Following ancient spiritual traditions that value the transformative power of nature, this experiential workshop will be spent meditating entirely outdoors in the natural beauty and mystery of Esalen. Whether during a sunset meditation listening to the soothing sounds of the ocean or as we sit graced in the stillness of cypress trees, we will open to the profound serenity and wisdom of nature. 

You will learn about the practice of mindfulness — the capacity to be present to ourselves and our environment — and then find out how to apply this receptivity to a contemplative relationship with nature. We can discover how meditative time outdoors leads to beautiful states of joy, peace, wonder, love, and connection with oneself, one another, and the larger web of life.

Recommended reading: Awake in the Wild and A Field Guide to Nature Meditation by Mark Coleman