Wildflower Therapy: Discovering Native Blooms in the Bay

775 Bradford Way,Pacifica CA 94044

14 May, 2023

Description

Wildflowers are kaleidoscopic in healing benefits – they provide anti-inflammatory properties, heal wounds, aid in digestion, and reduce stress, all the while providing food and shelter for important pollinators in our food systems.During this eco-therapy experience, we will guide you through the practice of wildflower therapy in Pacifica, a beloved Bay Area destination home to a rich variety of native plant and animal species. We'll connect with the natural world around us by engaging our senses – from the fruity smell of California poppies to velvety texture of bluebells to the striking yellow of our own native buttercup. Through journaling, hiking, and multisensory meditation, we’ll collectively explore: how to recognize and identify wildflowers native to the Bay, using our five senses 🌬practicing mindfulness and "joy-spotting" in community, hiking through this epic superbloom season 🌼the symbolism of wildflowers, including their nurturing properties as well as their strength and resilience to bloom in difficult environments 🌈About the GuideSophie Haruna Klimcak is a co-founder of Wild Awake. She harnesses her mixed-race identity of Japanese, American, and Eastern European ancestry to bridge Eastern and Western ways of knowing to create programmatic experiences. She is a stargazer who loves to meet people by a campfire, on the yoga mat, and over a cozy cup of tea. She grew up picking daises on the soccer field, finding homes in meadows, and has traveled in flower-loving forests all over the world, including multi-week backpacking treks in Colorado, Patagonia, Nepal, Guatemala, and South Africa. She is a soon-to-be registered yoga teacher (RYT 200). TransportationWe will arrange and coordinate carpool rides for anyone who needs support in getting to our event. If you are in need of a ride, please contact [email protected] (Subject: Ride Request - Wildflower Therapy). If you are able to offer a ride, please contact [email protected] (Subject: Ride Available - Wildflower Therapy).Where to MeetIf you are driving yourself, or your party meet at the parking lot for the Mori Point trail. If you requesting a ride to the summit, a private meet-up location will be shared closer to the event. What to BringA blanket or towel for sitting more comfortably in natureComfortable clothing for spending time hiking outdoors, such as a jacket, hat, sunglasses, high socks, pants, etc.A favorite notebook for journaling + penWhat's IncludedA cozy cup of tea & tasty floral-inspired treats Guided meditation, journaling, and multisensory identification practicesCovid-19 SafetyProof of full vaccination is recommended. Please do not attend if you are not feeling well, have COVID-19 symptoms, or have been in close contact with anyone who is COVID-19+. About Wild AwakeWild Awake curates immersive outdoor learning experiences that are rooted in connecting with and caring for ourselves, each other, and the more-than-human world. We believe that when we re-orient our attention to the time and space around us, we can cultivate relationships that recognize our mutuality and interdependence. For more details about Wild Awake, please visit www.wildawake.us.