Winter Wildlife Tracking: On the Trail of Mindful Sensory Awakening

Winter wildlife tracking is a fun way to engage your senses and discover the secret lives of the animals in our backyards, parks, and favorite outdoor spots. If you live in or visit a place with snow in the winter, it’s a great time to get out and connect with the landscape though the tracks and trails left by your wild neighbors.

Tracking invites us into the moment as we step into the world of the animals. As we mindfully explore Nature, we can experience and cultivate the Three Inner Conditions of Awareness. The mysteries waiting for us in the snow draw us into present-time with fresh perception and curiosity… Learn how to get started with mindfully tracking and trailing animals in the snow.

8 Ways Nature Changes Your Brain

Getting regular time outside in Nature is an effective way to boost your brain and nourish your body. From supporting attention and immune response to awakening a greater sense of empathy and connection, immersion in Nature positively impacts brain function … Continued

What Nature Has to Teach Us About Mindfulness

Article by Josh Lane, ConsciousNature.net One common challenge I hear from novice meditators is, “How do you stay so concentrated for so long?” Practicing mindfulness in Nature is an engaging way to develop the concentration skills that will support your … Continued

The 4-Part Outdoor Meditation Cycle

“Forest Bathing” (immersing in the atmosphere of Nature) is a powerful way to mindfully nourish your immune system and feel more connected with your senses, in tune with the world of Nature.

Beyond Mindfulness: Giving Back to Nature

A Visit and Message From the Teyuna Spiritual Leaders of the Arhuaco, Kankuamo, Kogi, and Wiwa Peoples It was now well past the middle of the night. I clambered into bed, tired and ready to sleep after a four-hour car … Continued