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The Eco Retreat

Nature Connection Workshops 

in collaboration Glen Iris 

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Discover wellbeing, creativity and the beauty of a heartfelt connection to nature in our Nature Connection workshop series. With Marion Miller in collaboration with The Eco Retreat as your guide at Gardiners Creek in Glen Iris.

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belonging to place: nature based mindfulness course

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Gardiners Creek

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Reclaim your connection with nature and community in our Nature Connection workshop series. Explore the intrinsic link between nature, creativity and wellbeing with mindful discoveries of nature and natures systems. Unplug from technology, join a nature connection workshop and enliven your mind body as you find your harmony with the natural world. â€‹So much of our lives is perpetually fixated on screens in human-centric places, many of us are feeling increasingly dull and disconnected from ourself, community and nature. Our workshops help you rediscover how nature is a self correcting and healing environment in balance with all of life. Learn practices that can enhance and support healthy, sustainable living in your home and community. 

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Join Marion Miller, a qualified and experienced mindfulness teacher, wellbeing coach and nature therapist, as she guides you through a series of workshops held in our local Gardiners Creek. Rediscover a profound sense of belonging in the nature found in the urban environment you live and why green, natural places are so important for our mental health, community and creative connections. Join in meaningful conversations, creative explorations, nature based activities and play and initiating a life-sustaining journey in your own home and community.​

Themes we will explore in the Nature Connections Workshops:

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  1. Slowing Down: Let down your stress response and let do of threat, embrace the present moment, savouring the sights, sounds, and sensations of the natural environment.

  2. Tuning In: Be free of digital distractions and orient attention toward a softening mind body and the qualities of kindness, generosity, curiosity and creativity. Resource your ability to feel good and being in a positive mood.

  3. Deep Listening: Nature has a language of its own, and our workshop teaches you the art of deep listening. By attuning your senses to the subtle sounds of nature, you'll discover the wisdom that nature has to offer.

  4. Sit Spots: Find a serene spot amidst the beauty of nature and make it your sit spot. This dedicated space allows you to practice connection with the land intimately, fostering a sense of belonging and harmony with the natural world.

  5. Walking Meditation: Engage in a guided mindful walk, where each step becomes a connection to the present moment and to life. Through mindful walking, you'll experience a profound sense of grounding and unity with the earth and all creatures that inhabit it along the way.

  6. Journaling: Writing can be a powerful tool for self-reflection and self-discovery. Our workshops incorporate journaling, providing you with an opportunity to express your thoughts, feelings, and insights in writing as a nature-based reflective practice. 

  7. Community Conversation: Engage in meaningful and thought-provoking conversations with fellow participants. Share your experiences, thoughts, and revelations as you collectively explore and express the wisdom of nature and the climate change challenges of our time.

  8. Creative Practice: Excite your creative impulse and imagination through eco art making and reconnect with nature play and community. Explore creative practice such eco art, drawing and crafting with natural found objects.

  9. Environmental Wellbeing: Our workshops aim to nurture not only personal wellbeing but the wellbeing of the earth. Learn about topics like sustainable living, eco-conscious, and how health choices and environmental impact are interconnected.

  10. Cultural Narrative and Climate Change: Explore the intersection of culture and climate change and delve into the stories that shape our humanity. Together, we reflect deeply across deep time on how cultural beliefs and story influence our relationship with nature both historically and in the natural world.

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Testimonials From Our Workshops
 
"Marion is an inspiring and knowledgeable educator and leader. Her insight and grounded presence make her workshops a valuable learning experience. I highly recommend working with Marion! "
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"I very much enjoyed the connection to place course. Marion shared such interesting insights and exercises that really helped me to deepen my relationship with the nature around me and surprisingly it also deepened my connection to myself. I would highly recommend this workshop. Thank you Marion!"

Why Choose Our Nature Connection Workshops?

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  • Transformation: Find inner peace and calm in the fast pace of modern life. Develop a more profound sense of belonging, mindfulness, and wonder that can change your life.

  • Expert Guidance: Our experienced and passionate Mindfulness teacher and Ecotherapist Marion Miller will lead you on this inspiring journey, providing guidance, support, and a wealth of knowledge.

  • Community: Connect with like-minded individuals who are inclusive and share your passion for nature, self-discovery, and sustainable living together.

  • Practical Skills: Gain practical skills to nurture your connection to the natural world and your own sense of wellbeing, creativity, time and place.

  • Personal Growth: Unearth your authentic self, explore your roots, and craft a vision for a more sustainable future.

 

Ready to Begin Your Journey? Don't miss this opportunity to join our next workshop at Gardiners Creek in Glen Iris. Contact Marion to be notified of the next date.

Email Marion To Find Out More

 

Connect with Marion to find out more about the Nature Based Mindfulness ask questions & take the first step.

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