The natural world is filled with aliveness and beauty that draws us in, invites us to be fully present, fills the senses, and sparks wonder and connection.
We can invite ourselves into conscious relationship with the natural world by slowing down and practicing mindfulness, an experience that’s different from a hike, and set apart from the day-to-day routine of doing in service of being.
In this mindful outdoor experience on the beach, you'll be guided to experience the seashore in a brand new way– by paying close attention, going slowly, being still, and consciously opening your senses.
Your guide is Katie Dutcher, trained and certified as a Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide, who will offer practices of:
Gentle movement to warm up the body and bring inner awareness,
Mindful breathing to quiet and focus the mind,
Walking meditation to move consciously over the sand,
Sensory activation to awaken and hone your senses,
Nature meditation to simply be, to devote full attention to experiencing this present moment in this precious spot on Earth.
…and while Katie offers invitations to connect with yourself and with the natural world, your most powerful guide and teacher is the natural world itself, unfolding all around you – waves, sky, wind, birds, and more.
Discover for yourself how relationship with the natural world soothes, heals, and refreshes; and learn simple practices to cultivate mindfulness in nature, wherever you go.
This event is appropriate for people with a wide range of mobility. Participants are invited to take part in gentle standing movement and to walk on sand at a slow pace. There is an additional short walk from street parking to the beach.
Exact meeting location at Monterey State Beach will be shared with participants upon registration.
This is an all-weather event – please wear layers and be prepared for chilliness and wind!
Covid Guidelines for this Retreat:
Monterey Bay Meditation Studio is extremely mindful of the health, safety, and security of all participants in our in-person events. In order to provide a space that feels safe, secure, and easeful as best we can, we will continue to follow Monterey County and CDC Covid guidelines and recommendations, as well as our own safety and procedures. In addition, during portions of this event when we are sitting together as a group, you are requested to wear a face mask.
Waiver Form: All guests are required to sign a waiver form 24-72 hours before arrival to confirm Covid safety and understanding of policy.
With Katie Dutcher
March 10, 5:30 - 6:30 PM Pacific
$17
Katie Dutcher, MA, is a founding teacher of Monterey Bay Meditation Studio, a Qualified Teacher of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, and a Certified Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide. Read more
This offering is part of the Outdoors and Mindfulness MBMS Pathways.