6:00 – 7:30 pm, August 6th
Brentwood Farms Community Garden, Portland
Pay what you can, RSVP required
Our community gardens are inherently mindful spaces. They are quiet, nourishing, and hopeful, full of tender care. But when we come in focused only on the tasks at hand, we can miss the small details that make these natural spaces so beautiful.
Through guided breathing, hands-on mindfulness practices, quiet observation, and a community sharing circle, this offering will help you cultivate a deeper relationship with the garden, your neighbors, and your own sense of well-being.
This workshop is for anyone who wants to slow down and admire the nature world; no prior meditation experience is necessary.
About Kaneel:
Kaneel offers guided outdoor mindfulness practices in Southern Maine. It has grown out of a dedication to learning, sustaining, and celebrating all that the more-than-human world is willing to share with us. Through our meditations, we encourage people to connect with the natural world in meaningful ways so they may become active stewards of our planet.
Kaneel’s owner, Davinica Nemtzow, is certified as a Mindful Outdoor Guide from the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health. She is dedicated to to bringing together community in inclusive, healing, and creative ways. She is proud to be a gardener at Brentwood Community Garden. Learn more at kaneel.me.
Important Information
- If it would help you be more comfortable, please bring a blanket, a trail seat, or a chair to sit on.
- This event will be held rain or shine. If the event needs to be canceled due to dangerous weather or temperature, you will be informed the day before the event.
- There are not public restrooms available at Brentwood Community Gardens.
Important Information
Please email Davinica at davinica@kaneel.me with specific access needs.
Sensory Activities: Throughout the meditation, participants will be invited to explore the space using all five of their senses (hearing, sight, touch, smell, and taste). Part of our practice involves sitting still in silence for 15-20 minutes. These activities can be adapted for those with sensory impairments or sensitivities.
Movement: The garden paths are a mix of woodchips and grass. Throughout the practice, there will be many moments to rest.
