Growing Mindful: Explorations in the Garden to Deepen Your Awareness - Paperback

by Joann Calabrese (Author)

Cultivate Greater Awareness with this Joyful, Earth-Centered Path of Mindfulness

Enjoy the extraordinary union of meditation and nature with this hands-on guide to being mindful in the garden. Joann Calabrese shares an abundance of activities and exercises you can use while inhabiting any green space, whether it's your yard, a park, or a forest trail. You'll learn to engage with earth energies and the present moment via everyday, accessible practices--all while using the natural world as your portal.

Growing Mindful features dozens of awareness-boosting explorations rooted in sensing the wonder and magic of nature. Discover supplies and settings for each activity, garden correspondences, and 52 plants to mindfully connect with every week of the year. This inspiring, playful guide helps you deepen your spirituality and nurture a unique practice.

Author Biography

Joann Calabrese (Denver, CO) is an experienced facilitator and mindfulness trainer. She leads workshops for the Colorado Mental Wellness Network as well as mindfulness walks and qigong in her community. She also leads workshops on wellness planning and peer work.