Mindfulness in Nature
There is a growing body of evidence to show that spending time in nature is beneficial for mental and physical health. The NHS recognises mindfulness as one of the 5 steps to mental wellbeing.
Katy Connell, mindfulness practitioner and Friday event host at the Stuart Low Trust, feels spending time being mindful within nature enhances the enjoyment of both. Spending time in nature observing it can help us develop our mindfulness and being mindful of nature can support out appreciation of our surroundings.
These three videos provide an introduction to the benefits of mindfulness and connecting with nature and opportunities to engage in guided meditations with Katy.
Watch this introduction to combining the benefits of mindfulness and connecting with nature. It includes a short introduction and two guided mindfulness practices, in a wildflower meadow (begins at 6 mins 37 secs) and by a lake in the rain (begins at 14 mins 14 secs).
Warning: Please do not drive or operate machinery during the meditation practices.
This Autumn Mindfulness in Nature video focuses on how we can practise mindfulness outdoors in nature.
Warning: Please do not drive or operate machinery during the meditation practices.
This Winter Mindfulness in Nature video aims to bring mindfulness and nature together. Here, we explore more ways we can connect with nature.
Warning: Please do not drive or operate machinery during the meditation practices.
