Meditation Practice Group
​Experience the Benefits of Sitting in Silence
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Join us for an on-going inquiry into the practice of meditation (sitting in silence) immediately after our daily asana practice at 9:00 AM. This is a peer-led, drop-in session that varies in length from 15-20 minutes.
If you are interested in a more formal, guided practice, please complete the interest form below and we will contact you about other offerings and opportunities as they become available.
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All of our events are free and open to all. We want the benefits of a regular meditation practice available to everyone regardless of one's financial status. Donations are appreciated, but not expected.
Nature Walks
"There is nothing like nature to bring you back to yourself."
-Mark Coleman
There is much evidence that spending time outdoors in nature offers emotional, mental health and physical benefits. Sharing this time and place walking with others has a positive impact on our health.
Mark Coleman, author of Awake in the Wild: Mindfulness in Nature says, "There is nothing like nature to bring you back to your self and connect you to your senses."
The Pioneer Valley has a unique geology and history that has provided inspiration for artists, poets, writers and naturalists. We will enjoy the scenery of local fields, pastures and woodland forests to observe birds, wildlife, plants and trees.
​Kathy Kellogg has been hiking and walking in nature her whole adult life. This Spring she hiked Diamond Head, Iao Valley State Park and the Grand Canyon. She has hiked parts of the Appalachian Trail with Max Patch being a highlight. She has an understanding of forest bathing and a great appreciation for the beauty, calm environment, variety of trees and vegetation, and changing seasons of the natural world. She is also a flower gardener and seeker of new ways to be in nature. She looks forward to sharing her passion for the natural world with others who are interested in walking some trails together.​
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Join US! It's always a good idea to dress in layers, bring bug spray, sunscreen, and water!
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