Moonrise Mindful Meander / Montana de Oro

Join us for an easy, slow-paced, mindful meander - mostly in silence -along Montana de Oro on the Bluff Trail as traces of sunset afterglow fade away and the rise of the nearly full "Cold Moon" comes into brilliance (99% illumination). We'll take time to pause and enjoy the beauty above, below, and all around us. This is a wonderful stress buster!

• Guidance and suggestions will be shared to help participants stay mindfully present, engage the senses, and deepen your connection with the restorative energy of the moon and all the earthly elements.
• The walk will be mostly in silence to allow for the body and mind to ground and clear, and awareness to sharpen.
• There will also be with moments for sitting meditation and optional sharing reflections with the group.
• No prior meditation or mindfulness practice is necessary.

Sunset: 4:50pm
Moonrise: 3:35pm

In case of fog, bring a flashlight. We'll venture out anyways.

WHERE TO MEET: Montana de Oro Bluff Trailhead

Details:

• Duration: none specified - maybe 1.5ish
• Distance: none specified - be flexible (just a portion of the bluff trail - likley no more than 2 miles)
• Terrain: flat
• Capacity: Limited (Please sign up only if you’re committed to attending. Update your RSVP if plans change to allow others to join.)
• NO Dogs: human-only event (and a state park)

What to Bring:

• Optional - Towel or cushion for sitting meditation (ground may be damp or wet)
• Dress for coastal weather (LAYERS!)
• Flashlight (headlamps not recommended - not conducive for when we have sharing time)

Disclaimer
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