Wild Ink mindful art walks....

Experience the synergy of three practices:

·  walking/hiking outdoors
·  creative expression (writing/drawing)
·  mindfulness

You can read the framing talk I gave for the workshop at IX Art Park in Charlottesville here.

Walk....notice....create

The walks explore each activity as a practice that enriches the others to deepen participants' experience of focused awareness, creativity, and connection with landscape, biome, season, and senses.

The Rhythm of Walking

The movement of walking helps jostle us out of our usual  ways of approaching the world.  Recent research suggests that being outdoors, like meditating, can re-wire our brains in healthy ways. I have found that being outdoors and observant (mindful) while moving can help unleash something, scrape something away, let in some light.

I have been conducting these walks in different venues since 2012. I have designed different walks in wilderness, park, and urban settings in and around Charlottesville. I can create a custom walk for your group, event, or organization. Learn more...