MINDFUL BIOLOGY MINI-RETREATS
After a year's hiatus, I've begun offering mini-retreats again at College of Marin! Three are currently scheduled and the first
↓ December 5, 2026 — Mindful Muscles & Bones
Kentfield Campus, 10 am - 3 pm.
Uncover the power of your living, moving body! Taught by a physician, this class explores muscle and bone through biology-informed mindfulness. You’ll gain insight into your musculoskeletal system via easily grasped insights from anatomy, cell biology and evolution. Simple movement and contemplative practices will help you feel your body’s muscular and skeletal vigor. This celebration of living will be supported by safe, welcoming group discussions. Whatever your age, health, or limitations, you’ll connect with profound bodily energies and aliveness. Bring your body to this class and return home feeling more awed, impressed and supported by it.
↓ February 6, 2027 — Mindful Skin, Mindful Embrace
Kentfield Campus, 10 am - 3 pm.
Your skin envelops your body and embraces your human spirit. This class explores how our skin connects us with the healing power of nature. Taught by a retired facial surgeon, we’ll review how our skin protects the body, senses the environment and connects us with those we love. We'll release unhelpful messages about how skin should appear, and honor what it is. We’ll explore the body's living surface with inspiring imagery, guided
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↓ April 3, 2027 — Mindful Senses
Kentfield Campus, 10 am - 3 pm.
Vision, hearing and our sense of position weave us into the living world. Taught by a former ophthalmologist, this class explores sensory systems and how they resonate with the earth. Using inspiring imagery, guided meditations and sensory practices, we’ll celebrate the natural miracles of eyes, ears and sense of position. We’ll feel how they generate our experience of nature. We’ll go further, and feel how these systems actually are nature, alive and potent within our own living bodies. Join this class to learn biology-based mindfulness, while dissolving feelings of isolation. Reclaim your seamless connection with life!
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