Rooted: Meditation in Nature with John Fon

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In this program I'll offer multiple guided meditations, walking meditation, and a few short talks on how we can adopt the pace of nature for a healthier and happier mindset. We'll learn to work with our thoughts and emotions in new ways to break patterns of unhelpful rumination. You'll leave this program with practices you can do on your own to continue to nurture your connection with Mother Earth.

SATURDAY SCHEDULE:
Saturday will consist of a hike through the forest where well periodically pause for guided meditation practices and walking meditation. Well soak in all the beauty of the environment and connect with ourselves in the calm and quiet of the mountains.

SUNDAY SCHEDULE:

Sunday will be a sunset hike overlooking the mountains, followed by a cacao ceremony led by Brooke Williams. Cacao is a heart opening plant medicine well utilize to integrate our experiences and connect as a community.
The name of the trail we'll be taking is the "Chilao to Mt Hillyer via Horse Flats Trail" Here is a link to the AllTrails listing for the route. It's rated moderate and will cover roughly 7 miles round trip.

PARKING:

Parking is available at the Chilao Visitor Center for free.

No Forest Pass is needed for parking at the Visitor Center.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Please bring plenty of water, at least 32 - 64oz.

I would reccommend arriving having already eaten breakfast.

Warm layered clothes, the temperature will start out cooler in the morning with lows up in the upper 50s and warm up as we move into the afternoon with highs in the mid 70s.

A light blanket or yoga mat for sitting on the ground if you'd prefer not to sit on the ground directly.

Comfortable hiking/athletic shoes.

Light snacks for the duration of the hike, you know your body so bring anything you need to make yourself feel comfortable while we're out on the trail.

FACILITIES: There are pit toilets available at the Chilao Visitor Center we can use before we depart on our hike.

SUGGESTED DONATION: For this event there is a suggested donation of $55.55 and a special bring a friend ticket and both day deals on the ticket options. Feel free to message if you have any questions about the ticket options. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds so please message or email me if you would like to participate but may not currently be able to afford the full ticket price.

ABOUT ME:

As a meditation practitioner of over ten years, I've studied a variety of wisdom traditions and stress reduction techniques. In February of 2025 I completed my certification as a meditation instructor through Sounds True & UC Berkeley. My main focus of study has been Buddhist meditation and philosophy. Previously I have led a meditation group for young adults in New Haven, CT. I've participated in multiple retreats and meditation training programs throughout the last 10 years. I feel most at home and grounded when in touch with the natural world and often incorporate that to my meditation teaching. I'm of the belief that our connection to the earth is one of our strongest tools in maintaining our joy and peace.

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