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SUMMARY:Awake in the Wild: Coming to Our Senses in Nature
DESCRIPTION:Come meditate in the serenity and beauty of the meadows\, trees\, and hills at Spirit Rock. This immersive\, nature-based daylong offers potent sensory awareness practices that cultivate insight\, interconnection\, and love—an antidote to the busyness and stress of modern life. \nDuring our time together\, you will learn how to meditate outdoors through a variety of practices\, all grounded in a mindful sensory attention which not only deepens insight but also opens the heart to a profound love for the earth and all beings. \nThis daylong will support you in developing a contemplative relationship to the earth\, deepening your understanding of mindfulness in nature\, knowing yourself as earth\, and discovering nature as refuge\, teacher\, and source of wisdom and awakening. Come prepared for moments of awe\, mystery\, stillness\, and unexpected delight as you discover nature’s power to inspire and awaken. \n*IS THIS PROGRAM FOR YOU?\nPLEASE READ: Location\, Accessibility Requirements\, What to Bring\, Restrooms\n\nLocation: Entire program is held outdoors in the Hermitage Meadow\, located a 20-30 minute hike into the hills (after meeting in Community Meditation Center at 9:30am)\nPlease be aware that it’s a steep\, strenuous hike on uneven\, unpaved trails to get up to the semi-remote outdoor practice space (and a 20-30 minute hike back to the bathrooms).\nParticipants must be in good physical shape and not require mobility assistance for this program (e.g.\, do not need a mobility scooter\, wheelchair\, or similar).\nThe program will take place rain or shine (all weather conditions).\n\nLearn More and Register
URL:https://markcoleman.org/event/awake-in-the-wild/
LOCATION:Spirit Rock\, 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.\, Woodacre\, CA\, 94973\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Daylongs,Nature Workshops/Classes
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SUMMARY:Awake in the Wild One Day Hiking Retreat in Southern Marin
DESCRIPTION:Focus: Immersion Through Sensory Awareness and Delight \nThis full-day hiking immersion brings contemplative practice onto the trail. Walking slowly and attentively in community\, with life we refine our sensory awareness\, the feel of wind on skin\, the textures of earth underfoot\, the chorus of birds and insects. As we immerse in direct experience\, delight naturally arises. Gratitude becomes less an idea and more a felt sense of intimacy with the land. \nIn this contemplative one day Awake in the Wild hiking and meditation retreat in southern Marin\, we will open to the joy\, beauty and tranquility of the natural world. We will utilize various sensory awareness practices\, and mindfulness based meditations to support us being present and awake to our direct experience and to the wonder and mystery of nature. This time will be one of deep nourishment\, regeneration and connection. \nWe will learn from nature’s perennial wisdom that teaches us about change\, inter-dependence\, letting go and countless other things. We will explore the interconnection between our inner and outer landscape\, and how nature touches and evokes beautiful qualities of peace\, wonder and love. Through the time there will be mini-talks\, guided meditations and group exercises. The time will be held in spacious silence. \nNo previous meditation experience necessary. All levels of practitioners are welcome. \nThere will be hiking on this trip. Participants should be able to hike 12-15 miles unaided. Some of the terrain may be uneven or steep. \nLogistical details to be announced closer to the event and location may change depending on weather conditions. \nLimited to 15 participants. \nCost\n$175 \nPartial scholarships available for those who need financial assistance. To qualify\, please write a 2-3 sentence statement about your financial situation and how much of a scholarship you would need. Then send both to Jen at jen@awakeinthewild.com. \nDate and Time \nFriday\, May 1\, 2026 – 9:15 am – 4 pm Pacific \n \n  \nAbout the Southern Marin \nJust north of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge\, southern Marin is a picturesque region known for its stunning views of the bay\, its deep canyons\, and sweeping hillsides cloaked with cool redwood forests\, oak woodlands\, open grasslands\, and sturdy chaparral. \n \nLogistical Details \nGeneral details will be sent to participants via email after registration. If the email does not reach your inbox within 2 hours\, please check your spam\, promotions\, and trash folders in case it was misdirected to any of these places. And if you still cannot find it\, email Jen at jen@awakeinthewild.com and let her know. \nDue to the changing weather\, the final meeting point for this trip will be selected closer to the trip. Likely locations include the Marin Headlands or on Mount Tamalpais. \nThere will be hiking on this trip. Participants should be able to hike 12-15 miles unaided. Some of the terrain may be uneven or steep. \nThe location may change depending on weather conditions. \nLunch is NOT provided. You will need to carry a bagged lunch and beverages with you. \nLimited to 15 participants. \n  \nCancellations and Refunds \n$75 of your deposit is non-refundable\, no exceptions. If you find that you cannot attend the workshop\, let us know as soon as possible. There will be no refunds for cancellations made within 1 week of the retreat. \nThis retreat will be held rain or shine\, so please dress correctly for the weather. Refunds will not be made due to the weather conditions\, unless Mark determines that they are dangerous and the retreat cannot go ahead as planned. \nBy registering for this workshop\, you are agreeing to these terms. \n  \nBegin Registration Here\n 
URL:https://markcoleman.org/event/awake-in-the-wild-hiking-retreat/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Daylongs,Nature Workshops/Classes,Retreats
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SUMMARY:Awake in the Wild One Day Retreat in Marin\, CA
DESCRIPTION:Springtime offers a powerful mirror for our own unfolding. As shoots rise from the soil and blossoms tentatively open\, we’re invited to sense what is emerging in us. Through guided meditation\, silent walking\, and shared inquiry\, we attune to cycles of renewal and the quiet trust required for growth. Often what is most alive in us begins beneath the surface. This daylong invites us to listen deeply to that subtle stirring. \nWe will open to the joy\, beauty and tranquility of the natural world. We will utilize various sensory awareness practices\, and mindfulness based meditations to support us being present and awake to our direct experience and to the wonder and mystery of nature. This time will be one of deep nourishment\, regeneration and connection. \nWe will learn from nature’s perennial wisdom that teaches us about change\, inter-dependence\, letting go and countless other things. We will explore the interconnection between our inner and outer landscape\, and how nature touches and evokes beautiful qualities of peace\, wonder and love. Through the time there will be mini-talks\, guided meditations and group exercises. The time will be held in spacious silence. \nNo previous meditation experience necessary. All levels of practitioners are welcome. \nParticipants should be able to walk 2-3 miles unaided. Some of the terrain may be uneven or steep. \nLogistical details to be announced closer to the event and location may change depending on weather conditions. \nLimited to 15 participants. \nCost\n$175 \nPartial scholarships available for those who need financial assistance. To qualify\, please write a 2-3 sentence statement about your financial situation and how much of a scholarship you would need. Then send both to Jen at jen@awakeinthewild.com. \nDate and Time \nFriday\, April 17 – 9:30 am – 4 pm Pacific \n \nAbout the Marin Headlands \nThe Marin Headlands houses an amazing richness of history and biological diversity due to the variety of habitats and unique geology of the area. Enjoy a hike through our varied trails and take in the astonishing views of the Pacific Coast and San Francisco. \nThe Marin Headlands is home to a diversity of animal species. Local mammals include coyotes\, deer\, rabbits\, and bobcats. Due to the close proximity of the Pacific Flyway\, the headlands also hosts a large variety of owl\, song and shore birds. Egrets\, grebes\, and mallard ducks can be found year-around patrolling the waters of Rodeo Lagoon. Bird Island along the coast of Rodeo Beach is one of the largest roosting sites in northern California for the endangered brown pelican. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLogistical Details \nDetails will be sent to participants a week before the event. We will either start near a bathroom or pass one en-route! And/or end near one. \nParticipants should be able to walk 2-3 miles unaided. Some of the terrain may be uneven or steep. \nThe location may change depending on weather conditions. \nLunch is NOT provided. You will need to carry a bagged lunch and beverages with you. \nLimited to 15 participants. \n  \nWeather Statement \nThis retreat will be held rain or shine\, unless the weather conditions are considered dangerous. The location of the retreat may change if there is rain\, in which case we will let you know at least 24 hours in advance if there has been a change. Please look at a weather forecast before you attend the retreat and dress slightly warmer than you normally would for those conditions. Your body temperature will likely drop slightly as you meditate. \nIf it is within one week of the retreat and you choose to cancel due to the weather conditions\, there will be no refunds. \n  \nCancellations and Refunds\nIf you find that you cannot attend the workshop\, please email me at jen@awakeinthewild.com. $75 of your deposit is non-refundable\, no exceptions. There will be no refunds for cancellations made within 1 week of the retreat. \nThis retreat will be held rain or shine\, so please dress correctly for the weather. Refunds will not be made due to the weather conditions\, unless Mark determines that they are dangerous and the retreat cannot go ahead as planned. \nBy registering for this workshop\, you are agreeing to the terms of this retreat as described in the paragraphs above. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://markcoleman.org/event/awake-in-the-wild-one-day-retreat-in-marin/
LOCATION:Marin Headlands\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Daylongs,Nature Workshops/Classes,Retreats
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SUMMARY:Meeting ADHD with Mindfulness\, Wisdom\, and Compassion
DESCRIPTION:Do you experience challenges with focus and struggle with time and task management? Do you struggle with emotional hypersensitivity or frustration tolerance? Do you find it hard to follow through on tasks or commitments\, or to be reliable and consistent? \nIf so\, you are not alone. Many people experience significant daily challenges with conditions related to executive functioning. These difficulties are often associated with ADHD\, and may be exacerbated by our complex\, fast-paced\, high-tech lives. Such conditions often leave people with a sense of self-doubt\, shame\, or unworthiness. The good news is that research on mindfulness and compassion-based practices suggests that\, with appropriate skills and supports\, it is possible to understand and function more effectively with care and wisdom. \nIn this daylong\, we’ll explore how these challenges interrupt daily functioning\, and how mindfulness\, forgiveness\, and self-compassion practices can be used to meet ADHD-related difficulties with greater clarity and kindness. \n  \nLearn More and Register Here
URL:https://markcoleman.org/event/meeting-adhd-with-mindfulness/
LOCATION:Spirit Rock\, 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.\, Woodacre\, CA\, 94973\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Daylongs,Mindfulness Workshops/Classes
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Insight Meditation: Managing Stress\, Anxiety\, and Fear
DESCRIPTION:In this day of Insight Meditation practice\, you will learn how to cultivate the beautiful quality of mindfulness. Mindful awareness helps you naturally develop clarity\, wisdom\, and a calm well-being—qualities so essential at this time. \nTogether we will explore the root causes of stress\, anxiety\, and fear\, and we will learn how Insight practice lays the groundwork for working skillfully with these and other ways we suffer. These foundational Buddhist practices help you navigate life with understanding and compassion\, and enable you to access an inner peace and equanimity wherever you are. \nThroughout this silent\, contemplative day\, you will learn various mindful meditation practices as well as lovingkindness and compassion meditations\, which allow you to meet challenges with a kind presence. There will be periods of meditation\, talks\, inquiry\, and discussion. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn and deepen your understanding of Insight Meditation within a supportive community of like-minded meditators.
URL:https://markcoleman.org/event/introduction-to-insight-meditation/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Daylongs,Mindfulness Workshops/Classes
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SUMMARY:Freeing Yourself from the Inner Critic with Mindfulness & Compassion
DESCRIPTION:Are you impacted by the tormenting self-critical mind and feeling the negative effects of self-judgment? Join us for Freeing Yourself from the Inner Critic–a day of exploring how to be more free from the challenge of the inner critic\, where we will learn: \n\nhow to recognize judging thoughts.\nhow to deal effectively with inner critic attacks.\nhow to distinguish between negative judgment and wise discernment and discrimination.\nthe importance of self-acceptance\, self-compassion\, and love as an antidote to the critic.\nthe need for and role of humor in helping us with the critic.\nhow to cultivate forgiveness in response to judgment.\n\nOur time during Freeing Yourself from the Inner Critic will include a combination of talks and interactive exercises\, along with explorations of mindfulness and loving kindness techniques and practices. Emphasizing the importance of not taking ourselves too seriously\, this will be a practical and experiential retreat taught with lightness\, compassion\, and humor. This retreat is open to both new and experienced practitioners. \n*Important Notes:\nOn-Land Attendance \n\nThe on-land day program will take place in the Community Meditation Center in the Great Hall of Spirit Rock in Woodacre\, CA.\nBring a sack lunch and a water bottle. Lunch will not be provided.\nThis is NOT a residential retreat. Overnight accommodations are not provided.\n\n  \nLearn More and Register
URL:https://markcoleman.org/event/freeing-yourself-from-the-inner-critic/
LOCATION:Spirit Rock\, 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.\, Woodacre\, CA\, 94973\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Daylongs,Mindfulness Workshops/Classes
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