Wild Awake
Most of us pass through nature on the way to somewhere else. This day is about stopping. We slow right down, put our phones away and spend the day getting to know one small patch of the wild properly.
The two days
We begin around the fire circle, talking about why time in nature matters so much and what tends to get in the way. Then we leave the busyness behind and practise simply arriving: slowing our pace, quietening our minds and noticing what is already here.
Through the morning you'll wake up each of your senses in turn: owl eyes for wide-angle vision, deer ears for listening to the layers of sound, and touch, smell and taste that most of us rarely use outdoors. It is surprising how much more of the woodland appears once you do.
After lunch you'll find your own sit spot, a place you'll return to again and again, and spend some quiet time there. We'll wander with curiosity rather than a route, following the 'I wonder...' questions that come up, and share what we found.
You'll go home with a simple 28-day sit spot mission, so the day carries on long after you've left the wood.
What we'll cover
- Why nature connection matters, and what gets in the way
- Slowing down and becoming present
- Waking up all your senses
- Finding your own sit spot
- Wandering and "I wonder…" thinking
- A 28-day sit spot mission to take home
You'll leave with
- A sit spot routine you can keep up at home
- Sensory awareness practices to use anywhere
- A 28-day mission and the Wild Awake activity guides to support it
What to bring
- Clothes for sitting still outdoors, including a warm layer
- A sit mat or something waterproof to sit on
- A notebook and pencil
- A packed lunch and plenty to drink
Keep going afterwards
Every course has a matching book and activity guide collection, so you can keep practising at home.
A taste of the activities
Booking and safety
Full payment secures your place. You'll be sent joining instructions and a short health and personal information form to complete before the course. Please read the terms and conditions, including the cancellation policy.
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