Natural wellness

Posted 8/21/12

“Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul,” asserted author, naturalist and conservationist John Muir. …

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“Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul,” asserted author, naturalist and conservationist John Muir. Although Muir died in 1914, his legacy continues to influence and inspire us today.

Two interesting programs that target nature as healer of body, mind and spirit will take place in June. Lacawac Sanctuary in Lake Ariel, PA will offer Wellness in Nature on June 26, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ($25 for members; $30 for non-members). Workshops on the science of self-healing are aimed at helping participants reconnect with nature and self through yoga, meditation, and knowledge of edible plants and medicinal herbs, as well as teaching about healthy, locally-sourced food. Register by June 22 at www.lacawac.org/community-programs.html.

Lacawac also has upcoming programs on birds, bats, white-tailed deer and gypsy moths.

Meanwhile, the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) inside the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in Dingmans Ferry, PA is hosting “Active Adventures: Find Your Path to Wellness” on June 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Described as an introduction to meditation and mindfulness, it is an opportunity for participants to explore techniques to be more present every day, including mindful eating, visualization and quieting the mind, as well as the power of cultivating awareness through being in nature.

Better focus, less stress and improving the quality of communication and relationships are several goals of the workshop, which includes lunch and a hike on one of PEEC’s trails.

There is no charge, thanks to funding provided by the National Park Foundation. Make your reservation through peec@peec.org or www.peec.org or call 570/828-2319.

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