‘With nature in mind’ is a mindfulness and nature-connection programme for local people, refugees and people seeking sanctuary to come together, slow down and feel in greater harmony with the rhythms of the natural world. Spending time in nature is a powerful and proven way to relax, ease stress and worry, and find greater energy, focus and peace of mind in the bustle of everyday city life.
About the six week programme
Beginning in the summer when our parks and riversides are full of life, each session will offer participants mindful and nature connection practices to calm the mind and step into a more peaceful way of being. Practices that can be done at anytime, anywhere. Sessions will explore:
• Contact with nature through the senses
• The beauty and awe present in the natural world
• Compassion for ourselves, for others, and nature
• Our emotional connection to nature
• How nature can bring meaning to our lives
• We will close with a session that supports you to take practices forward into your everyday life
Where: We will be outside in the beautiful Waterlow Park, near Highgate Village, whatever the weather.
How many people: We will be a small group of 10-12 people with 2 Tutors.
Organisation: We will have an outside base and you will be working together as a whole group and sometimes on your own. We begin and end the session all together.
Cost: FREE, and with travel costs covered for refugees and people seeking sanctuary. Everyone is provided with a pocket notebook, and refreshments and snacks are provided for all.
Outline of a typical 2.5hr session:
- Welcome and introductions
- Creating a safes pace for everyone
- Flow of the session- what we'll be doing
- Using our senses toconnect with the natural world
- Nature connection activity, on your own and in groups
- Refreshment break with snacks
- Sharing our experiences of nature within the group circle
- Take home practices
- Ending
Course Dates:
You need to book onto the course; unfortunately we cannot accept people on a 'drop-in' basis. The course is limited to 10 participants.
Wednesday - 4thJune, 1.30pm - 4pm
Wednesday - 11thJune, 1.30pm-4pm
Wednesday - 18June, 1.30pm - 4pm
Wednesday - 25thJune, 1.30pm - 4pm
Wednesday - 2ndJuly, 1.30pm - 4pm
Wednesday - 9thJuly, 1.30pm - 4pm
What you can expect to take away from the programme:
- An increased sense of calm, relaxation, energy and focus
- A greater sense of well-being and peace
- Joining a community of people who share your curiosity about nature
- Connecting to your own, local green spaces in new ways
- A deeper appreciation of and care for the natural world
- Nature-connection practices you can practice on your own, or with others
Who is this programme for:
- Anyone who has a connection to Camden, Islington Haringey and other North London boroughs. This may be if you live, work, study, attend organisations, services or courses, or who have family in either Camden or Islington. If you are unsure, please contactJo at jo.winsloe@stethelburgas.org
- Adults 18+,including local people, refugees and people seeking sanctuary.
- People who can attend all six sessions.
- People who have a good command of English language
- People who can attend the first session on 4th June. This is a course, not a drop-in, and only those attending on 4th June can continue the programme.
- This is a free course with travel costs covered for refugees and people seeking sanctuary, and refreshments and snacks for all.
How to Book:
Please text or email Jo for a conversation about the course - 07752 198739 or mailto:jo.winsloe@stethelburgas.org
Where you can find out more: Jo on 07752 198739 or via email at jo.winsloe@stethelburgas.org for further information.
Partnership:
Our 'People of the Earth Project' is delighted to be partnering with Camden and Islington Recovery College to deliver this inclusive programme and we are grateful to Natural Academy for their ‘Naturewell’ programme, on which ‘With Nature in Mind’ is based.
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