Nervous System Regulation - Spirt Plants

1. Opening & Grounding (30 min)

• Welcome circle and guided meditation.
• Focus on breath and connection to the natural world.
• Visualization: imagine yourself as a plant — sensing roots, soil, and light.
• Quiet observation of a provided plant (fresh, dried, or pictured).
• Attention to texture, scent, structure, and subtle details.

2. Creative Exploration – Drawing & Reflection (1 hr)

• Draw the plant, focusing on roots, stem, leaves, flowers, and seeds.
• Reflect and write about:
• Healing properties and traditional remedies
• Cultural and ancestral uses
• Symbolic or mythological meanings
• Explore how land, climate, and culture shape understanding of plants.
• Gentle music and fika create a nurturing, welcoming environment.
• No artistic experience required — curiosity and openness are enough.

3. Reflection & Integration

• Space to share artwork, insights, or personal reflections.
• Optional discussion of stories, surprises, or shifts in perception.
• Emphasis on reclaiming understanding of plants as living presences intertwined with history, healing, and myth.

### Practical Information

• All materials provided + Fika.
• You are welcome to bring your own diary, sketchbook, or personal art materials.
• This session is sustained through voluntary offerings. You are welcome to contribute according to your personal capacity, supporting the continuation of this work.
• For questions: **hellomariartdesign@gmail.com**
• Website: www.mariartdesign.com
• This is not a creative lab or a space for artistic experimentation alone.
• It is a guided mindfulness-based practice integrating multiple art forms.
• Rooted in a holistic understanding of the brain–body connection.