Walking meditation has been practiced for centuries in many parts of the world. It has been used as a healing tool by people from many spiritual and religious traditions, as well as folks who just want to "feel good."
The everyday activity of walking, combined with an awareness of one's breath, one's own body in motion, and one's surroundings, can quickly reward the mindful walker with a deep calm and increased sense of belonging in the natural world. This easy discipline offers a valuable enhancement to the long-established benefits of walking as exercise.
First, explore this lovely activity on a relaxed loop around Jack's Beauty Ranch. Then, if you desire, take the practice deeper with a moderate 4-mile hike on the trails of Jack London State Historic Park. Your guide, Jeff Falconer, will begin the journey with a brief overview of walking meditation, followed by a short standing meditation to ground and center us before embarking.
The meeting place for the event will be the Ranch Parking Lot. Attendees will take a right turn after passing the entry kiosk. 2400 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen, CA 95442.
Note: Much of this walk is on uneven ground. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Heavy rain will cancel.
Admission: Event is free after $10 park entry fee.
Meet Jeff: Sonoma native Jeff Falconer has been practicing meditation for over half a century and has distilled his practice down to the essentials. Although his process is still ongoing, he has shared his style of meditation with two new books, This Timeless Breath: Simple Guide to Sitting Meditation and This Step Home: Simple Guide to Walking Meditation. Learn more about his books available at this event.
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The everyday activity of walking, combined with an awareness of one's breath, one's own body in motion, and one's surroundings, can quickly reward the mindful walker with a deep calm and increased sense of belonging in the natural world. This easy discipline offers a valuable enhancement to the long-established benefits of walking as exercise.
First, explore this lovely activity on a relaxed loop around Jack's Beauty Ranch. Then, if you desire, take the practice deeper with a moderate 4-mile hike on the trails of Jack London State Historic Park. Your guide, Jeff Falconer, will begin the journey with a brief overview of walking meditation, followed by a short standing meditation to ground and center us before embarking.
The meeting place for the event will be the Ranch Parking Lot. Attendees will take a right turn after passing the entry kiosk. 2400 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen, CA 95442.
Note: Much of this walk is on uneven ground. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Heavy rain will cancel.
Admission: Event is free after $10 park entry fee.
Meet Jeff: Sonoma native Jeff Falconer has been practicing meditation for over half a century and has distilled his practice down to the essentials. Although his process is still ongoing, he has shared his style of meditation with two new books, This Timeless Breath: Simple Guide to Sitting Meditation and This Step Home: Simple Guide to Walking Meditation. Learn more about his books available at this event.
Walking meditation has been practiced for centuries in many parts of the world. It has been used as a healing tool by people from many spiritual and religious traditions, as well as folks who just want to "feel good."
The everyday activity of walking, combined with an awareness of one's breath, one's own body in motion, and one's surroundings, can quickly reward the mindful walker with a deep calm and increased sense of belonging in the natural world. This easy discipline offers a valuable enhancement to the long-established benefits of walking as exercise.
First, explore this lovely activity on a relaxed loop around Jack's Beauty Ranch. Then, if you desire, take the practice deeper with a moderate 4-mile hike on the trails of Jack London State Historic Park. Your guide, Jeff Falconer, will begin the journey with a brief overview of walking meditation, followed by a short standing meditation to ground and center us before embarking.
The meeting place for the event will be the Ranch Parking Lot. Attendees will take a right turn after passing the entry kiosk. 2400 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen, CA 95442.
Note: Much of this walk is on uneven ground. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Heavy rain will cancel.
Admission: Event is free after $10 park entry fee.
Meet Jeff: Sonoma native Jeff Falconer has been practicing meditation for over half a century and has distilled his practice down to the essentials. Although his process is still ongoing, he has shared his style of meditation with two new books, This Timeless Breath: Simple Guide to Sitting Meditation and This Step Home: Simple Guide to Walking Meditation. Learn more about his books available at this event.
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The everyday activity of walking, combined with an awareness of one's breath, one's own body in motion, and one's surroundings, can quickly reward the mindful walker with a deep calm and increased sense of belonging in the natural world. This easy discipline offers a valuable enhancement to the long-established benefits of walking as exercise.
First, explore this lovely activity on a relaxed loop around Jack's Beauty Ranch. Then, if you desire, take the practice deeper with a moderate 4-mile hike on the trails of Jack London State Historic Park. Your guide, Jeff Falconer, will begin the journey with a brief overview of walking meditation, followed by a short standing meditation to ground and center us before embarking.
The meeting place for the event will be the Ranch Parking Lot. Attendees will take a right turn after passing the entry kiosk. 2400 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen, CA 95442.
Note: Much of this walk is on uneven ground. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Heavy rain will cancel.
Admission: Event is free after $10 park entry fee.
Meet Jeff: Sonoma native Jeff Falconer has been practicing meditation for over half a century and has distilled his practice down to the essentials. Although his process is still ongoing, he has shared his style of meditation with two new books, This Timeless Breath: Simple Guide to Sitting Meditation and This Step Home: Simple Guide to Walking Meditation. Learn more about his books available at this event.
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