Past Events & Projects
Our past events and projects are collaborations with local organisations to support creative social and environmental wellbeing and leadership and nature connected community. We can provide consultation to your organisation or community or design a specific project or collaboration based on your strategic requirements and intentions.
Breathe with the Birrarung Workshop in Collaboration with Stonnington Council, Yarra Riverkeeper, Parks Victoria and Marion Miller 2024 & 2025
Marion Miller facilitated a two-hour mindfulness based nature connection session to deepen connection to the magnificent Birrarung river on Wurundjeri country. The first event in 2024 was held at Como Park in South Yarra and the second event was held at Herring Island. Both dates were sold out and the third session has a huge turn out!
Throughout this session participants will experience:
• nature meditation and inquiry
• connection ritual with the Birrarung, broadening appreciation of the role the Birrarung has, does and will continue to play.
• an art journalling session on the River of life and how the river relates to the way you live your life.
• a walk and talk to share story and connection to community
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https://www.stonnington.vic.gov.au/Whats-On/Upcoming-events/Breathe-with-the-Birrarung
Mindfulness in Nature Interview with Marion Miller
Marion's interview in Mindfulness in Nature Magazine by Wellbeing available at Woolworths and other leading news agencies or online.
This magazine celebrates the profound connection between humans and nature. It explores how spending mindful time outdoors can rejuvenate and realign our energy. Through anecdotes and insights, it delves into the concept of biophilia, suggesting that our innate connection with nature is essential for our well-being.
Drawing from the wisdom of naturalists like John Muir, it advocates for "rewilding" as a therapeutic tool to rediscover our instincts and intuition. The magazine offers practical guidance on how to cultivate mindfulness in nature, inviting readers to embrace the present moment and find solace in the wonders of the outdoors.
https://wellbeingshop.com.au/products/my-life-coach-mindfulness-in-nature
Mindfulness in Anderson Park, Hawthorn Project in Collaboration with Boroondarra Council
Mindfulness in the Parks is a grass roots project I created after teaching clients mindfulness in the local parks during Covid lockdowns. The local birds, gentle wind, scent of flowers or warm sunshine graced our sessions and became the inspiration for recording the mindfulness in the parks project.
You can now enjoy the series of 5 Eco-Mindfulness practices on a walk in Anderson park in Hawthorn East or in your own backyard. The Mindfulness in the Parks project was born in collaboration with Boroondara Council Health and Sustainability. The project is now featured on walking maps by Victoria Walks.
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You can also listen to the eco-mindfulness practices in your own backyard, school or local park via Sound Cloud. Contact me if you are interested in establishing your own Eco-Mindfulness project in your municipality or on site at your location.
Nature Mindfulness Sessions in collaboration with Stonnington Council Sustainability & Climate Watch
Join us for a session to learn about our ClimateWatch trails along the Birrarung (Yarra). Learn about how we as community members can contribute to meaningful data on climate science and out local plants and animals.
Then relax and form a deeper connection with both spaces through a guided Eco-mindfulness and Forest Bathings session with Marion Miller. Take part in a depth inquiry into your relationship with your local natural environment.
Please download the ClimateWatch app (climatewatch.org.au) prior to arriving.
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South Yarra Trail Saturday 1st April | Glen iris Wetlands 12th April