Join us as we explore how to bring more intention and mindfulness to our outdoor experiences using techniques from wilderness therapy, ecopsychology, somatics, and trauma-sensitive yoga. Learn how to embrace the healing effects of nature to better manage stress, foster presence, and find a deeper sense of connectedness while out on your adventures.Â
In this two-hour workshop, we will create a space to move our bodies together, foster presence through mindfulness practices, and consider how we impact and are impacted by nature.
This is more than just your typical yoga class… we will be focusing on embodiment over exercise, taking a journey together to find how yoga and somatic movements can deepen our sense of presence and connection with ourselves, each other, and the natural world.Â
Ways we’ll engage with these themes together:Â
- Trauma-sensitive yoga practices to engage the body and heart.Â
- Somatic exercises to foster awareness of self and our interconnectedness to all life.
- Mindfulness practices to deepen your sense of connection and calm.
- Time of reflection and integration to gain personal insight and optional group share
Sam Redondo (she/her) is a licensed therapist (LMFT), somatic embodiment coach, and has over 10 years of experience leading groups in the wilderness. As a passionate lover of nature, Sam is always seeking ways to connect more deeply with self, others, and the more than human world on her outdoor adventures. As a former Patagonia Pasadena employee, she is excited to bring her skill and expertise to this community!
Website: samantharedondotherapy.com
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Cait Ference-Saunders(she/hers) is a trauma-sensitive yoga facilitator (TCTSY-F/RYT-500). She is a life-long lover of being outdoors, and her relationship with her sibling species and geographies has been a grounding pillar of her own healing journey. She is excited to explore together how our outside adventures can inform our internal experiences and ways of being.
website: movewithcait.com
