Cultivating Compassion Through Nature
Saturday, April 20 · 8:30am - 1pm PDT
Scientific studies show that nature plays an important role in enhancing our creativity, compassion and joy. In this Half-day workshop we will explore how the ABCs (Awareness, Belonging and Caring) have a positive impact in reducing stress, anxiety and lifting our spirits.
As a participant you will experience ways of slowing down and relaxing through guided meditations and engage in activities that stimulate your awareness, belonging, caring. You will practice being in the present moment and reducing your stress level by using your five senses in nature.
Bring a box lunch if you wish to stay after the workshop and eat with the other participants.
Session Outcomes:
1. You will explore the role of the ABC’s (Awareness, Belonging and Caring) in increasing well-being
2. You will use your five senses to become more keenly aware of the present moment
3. You will have a better understanding of the role of nature in reducing stress and promoting happiness, creativity, and compassion
Note: Please bring warm clothing and rainwear in case the weather is chilly and/or rainy. Bring a water bottle and sunscreen in case it’s sunny and hot. This class will be cancelled/refunded in advance if there is a forecast for heavy rain.
Andrés Edwards is a certified guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT) and an Ambassador of Compassion with Stanford University's Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE). He is an educator and award-winning author of Renewal: How Nature Awakens Our Creativity, Compassion and Joy. Andrés is interested in opening the possibilities for people to embody their well-being offered by nature through experiences that encourage awareness, belonging and caring (compassion).
For more information visit: www.andresedwards.com
For any questions, please email us at fieldinstitute@ptreyes.org.