About us
A welcoming gathering for people who want to slow down together in a fast-paced world. ☘️
We started with a walk. Now we're expanding — and there's something here for everyone.
🐦 Birdsong Slow Walks Gentle, mostly silent walks in nature using birdsong and natural sounds as anchors to the present moment. No pressure, no rush, no experience needed. Just noticing together.
🔭 Social Birdwatching A casual, social birding experience for anyone curious about the birds around us. We move slowly, share sightings, use eBird and Merlin to identify together, and contribute to citizen science. Come for the birds, stay for the company.
🍽️ Mindful Eating A mindfulness meditation practice that brings full, gentle attention to the experience of nourishment. We gather around a table, slow down, and let food become an anchor for awareness — together.
🙌 Reiki Sessions Individual outdoor Nature Reiki sessions and indoor one-to-one sessions available by booking. Focused on deep rest and nervous system regulation, with a gentle Reiki presence held throughout.
Open to all ages and genders.
Birdsong Walks and Experiences is part of Here Aware: a holistic wellness passion project rooted in the belief that presence, nature, and human connection are not luxuries. They are necessities. What started as a personal practice of mindfulness, Reiki, and a deep love of birds has grown into a community of people finding their own way back to themselves — one slow walk, one shared sighting, one quiet meal at a time.
More information: 👉 https://www.hereaware.com
Reflections & prompts on Instagram: @here.awarebcn
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Mindful Eating Experience 🍽️🌿
Kasarap, Carrer Consell de Cent 141,, Barcelona, ESWhat if eating could be a meditation?
Most of us eat on autopilot: scrolling, rushing, barely tasting. Mindful Eating is the practice of slowing down and bringing full, gentle attention to the experience of nourishment. The colours on the plate. The first smell. The texture. The warmth. The taste that arrives before you even expect it.
It sounds simple. And it is. But like all mindfulness practices, simple doesn't mean easy, and the rewards are quietly profound.
🌿 What is Mindful Eating?
Mindful Eating is a form of mindfulness meditation practice that invites us to:
- Slow down and engage all the senses during a meal
- Notice hunger, fullness, and the body's signals with curiosity rather than judgment
- Bring presence and gratitude to the act of eating
- Let food become an anchor for awareness just as birdsong does on our walks
This experience is also part of my requirements for my Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification which asks me to teach a wide range of mindfulness practices. What started with a Birdsong Walk has now grown into something more expansive. This is the next step. 🌿
🍽️ Where we're gathering
We'll be sharing this experience at a restaurant that is close to my heart: Kasarap Filipino Kitchen (@kasarapbcn).
I moved to Barcelona from the Philippines about 10 years ago, and every time I walk through the doors of Kasarap, something in me exhales. It feels like home. I imagine you know that feeling, the one you get when you find a little piece of your own country somewhere far from it.
I would love to share Filipino food with you. If you haven't tried it yet, I truly cannot wait for this to be your first time.Filipino food is communal by nature — dishes are placed in the middle of the table and shared — which makes it a beautiful, fitting setting for a mindfulness practice rooted in connection.
They also have vegetarian options 🌱
You can explore their menu here: kasarap.com
📌 Important — please read before RSVPing
- This experience is limited to 5 people only
- You will need to order something from the restaurant during the session — we will all share the bill communally
- A 10€ reservation fee is required to confirm your spot, which goes towards your food consumption on the day
- Your spot is confirmed once the 10€ has been received
💳 Reserve your spot via Bizum: +34 722 692 960
(Please include your name in the payment reference)⚠️ Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance or no-shows are non-refundable.
Food has always been a way of coming home — to culture, to memory, to the people around us. For two hours on a Sunday afternoon, let's also let it bring us home to ourselves. 🌿
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Indoor Reiki Sessions for Deep Rest and Nervous System Reset
Tantra Spiritual Fitness, Calle Aribau, Barcelona, ESGentle one-to-one sessions to help you slow down, relax, and reconnect with the present moment.
After a long day, sometimes what we need most is simply to rest, fully, without agenda. These indoor Reiki sessions are offered as a quiet space to do exactly that. The same grounded, attentive presence from our outdoor experiences, brought indoors with natural elements woven in to keep that connection to nature alive.
A good way to wind down after work, or to experience Reiki in a more private, contained setting if you're not quite ready for an outdoor session.
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💛 Contribution: The first session is 30€, which covers the cost of the space and organisation. If you choose to continue with a 4-session pack (100€), your first session is discounted from the total.
Your contribution also supports my ongoing Reiki Master studies, which I'm beginning in April. It means more than I can say.
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📅 Availability
Weekdays (Mon–Fri): 🕖 18:30–19:30 or 19:00–20:00
Weekends: 🗓️ Flexible scheduling: available when no Nature Reiki sessions are planned.
Sessions are by appointment only.
Your spot will be confirmed once the 30€ contribution has been received. Use the booking link below so we can confirm the space, date, and time together.***
📌 How to confirm your spot
Your spot is confirmed once the 30€ contribution has been received.
This goes directly towards the space reservation and organisation.
👉 Book here and receive a secure card payment link: sumupbookings.com/here-aware-reiki-and-mindfulness
💳 Payment also accepted via Bizum: +34 722 692 960 (Please include your name in the payment reference)
🌿 For more information: hereaware.com/reiki
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🌿 Outdoor 1:1 Reiki Sessions in Nature (In-Person)
Jardines de Mossèn Cinto Verdaguer, BARCELONA, ESYou're invited to receive a gentle, individual Reiki session held outdoors in a calm, natural setting in Montjuïc. These sessions are offered as a quiet, supportive space to rest, reset, and reconnect — held slowly, with care, clarity, and consent.
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### ✨ What to expect
Each session lasts approximately 30–60 minutes and includes:
- A short check-in conversation to arrive and share how you're feeling
- Hands-on Reiki while you rest comfortably (with your full consent)
- A calm, held space — no pressure to talk or "experience" anything in a certain way
- Optional space at the end to share reflections
The session takes place outdoors, either sitting or lying down on a mat, surrounded by nature. I'll provide:
- A mat for lying down
- A light cover/blanket
- Headphones and gentle music
You're also welcome to:
- Bring your own mat, blanket, or cushion
- Listen to your own relaxing playlist on your phone
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### 🌿 Location
📍 Jardins de Mossèn Cinto Verdaguer, Avinguda Miramar, 30, Sants-Montjuïc, 08038 Barcelona This is a public outdoor space, chosen for its quiet paths and natural atmosphere. 👉 The exact meeting point will be shared after booking confirmation.
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### 🌦 Weather note
If the weather isn't suitable for an outdoor session, we'll reschedule for another day — or the session can be relocated indoors at the same price. Your comfort and safety come first.
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### 🗣 Language
Sessions can be offered in English or Spanish. The experience is mostly silent, with a short check-in and simple instructions.
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### 🌸 What is Reiki?
Reiki, as offered here, is based on Usui Reiki Ryōhō, the traditional Japanese system founded by Mikao Usui. It is a gentle, hands-on practice that supports relaxation, grounding, and nervous system regulation. Rather than trying to fix or change anything, Reiki offers conditions for the body and mind to rest and rebalance naturally. Sessions are held as a contemplative practice, with emphasis on presence, listening, and consent.
People experience Reiki in different ways. This may include:
- Deep relaxation
- A sense of calm or warmth
- Emotional settling
- Or simply the experience of resting
There's nothing you need to believe, visualise, or achieve — you can simply rest and receive. Reiki sessions offered here are not a substitute for medical or therapeutic care.
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### 🌱 Who this is for
This session may be a good fit if you:
- Feel stressed, overwhelmed, or in need of rest
- Are curious about Reiki and want to try it in a gentle, grounded way
- Enjoy quiet, nature-based experiences
- Prefer a calm, one-on-one setting
No prior experience with Reiki or meditation is needed.
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### 💶 Pricing & Booking (Important before you RSVP)
- Introductory session: 15€
- 1-hour session: 30€
- 3-session pack (1 hour each): 70€ (your first session is discounted from the total)
👉 Get more information, or book directly and choose your date and time here: https://www.hereaware.com/reiki
You're also welcome to message me here on Meetup or via WhatsApp (+34 722 692 960) if you have any questions before booking.
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### 🔁 Cancellations & no-shows
Please provide at least 24 hours' notice if you need to cancel or reschedule. Same-day cancellations or no-shows are non-refundable, as these time slots are reserved specifically for you and cannot be offered to others at short notice. If you cancel with more than 24 hours' notice, I'm happy to help reschedule, subject to availability. Weather or facilitator cancellation: If a session needs to be cancelled due to weather or unforeseen circumstances on my end, you'll be offered a full refund or reschedule — whichever you prefer.
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### 💬 Questions?
Please message me here on Meetup or visit https://www.hereaware.com/reiki for more information.
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