Mindfulness Hike — Presence, Pacing & Reset (Knoxville Area)

## Mindfulness Hike — Presence, Pacing & Reset (Knoxville Area)

Date: Wednesday, March 25
Start time: 9:30 AM
Distance: ~3–3.5 miles (approx. 5K)
Pace: Easy to moderate, conversational
Duration: ~90 minutes
Location: Knoxville-area trail (exact location shared after RSVP)

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### Event Description

This Mindfulness Hike is a gentle, intentional outing designed to help you slow down, move thoughtfully, and reconnect with yourself and the natural environment through time on the trail.

We’ll hike at a relaxed, steady pace on a scenic route suitable for beginner to intermediate hikers. This is not a race, workout, or endurance event. The focus is on presence, pacing, and awareness—using movement and nature as the setting.

About halfway through the hike, we’ll pause briefly at the turnaround point for 3–5 minutes. During this pause, anyone who wishes can participate in a simple, optional moment of breath and sensory awareness—slowing the breath, noticing the environment, and resetting before we continue. This is informal, accessible, and non-instructional. If it’s not your thing, you’re welcome to stretch, hydrate, or enjoy the surroundings until we regroup.

No prior experience with mindfulness or breathwork is required.

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### This Is / This Is Not

This is:

• An intentional, low-pressure hike
• A midweek reset through movement and nature
• A chance to practice presence while moving

This is not:

• A therapy group
• A guided meditation session
• A fitness race or training event
• A coaching or sales event

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### What to Bring (Required)

Participants are expected to carry a small daypack with the 10 Essentials, including:

• Water and a snack
• Weather-appropriate layers
• Navigation aid (phone with map, GPS, or trail map)
• Basic first-aid kit
• Emergency blanket or shelter
• Headlamp or flashlight
• Whistle or signaling device

You don’t need specialized or expensive gear—simple, lightweight basics are sufficient. The goal is preparedness and personal responsibility, not perfection.

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### Important Notes

• Participants are responsible for their own gear, pacing, and decisions.
• This is a community-led outing, not a guided expedition.
• Exact trailhead and parking details will be shared with confirmed attendees.