Nature Mindfulness

Nature Mindfulness

Nature Mindfulness is a small group experience. Whether you’re seeking calm, clarity, or simply a breath of fresh air, you’re warmly invited.

Join us for an immersive, nature-based experience designed to gently slow us down, deepen our breath, reconnect us with ourselves, each other, and the living world surrounding us.

Guided by an experienced ecopsychologist, gentle sessions offer simple yet powerful nature-connectedness practices that invite presence, creativity, and belonging through sensory mindfulness, nature journaling, eco-art, and reflection. and foster nourishing community relationships. 

Spending time in Nature is proven to reduce stress hormones, lift mood, and improve our overall sense of well-being.  Greensong applied ecopsychology practices are exploratory, immersive, nurturing experiences. A large body of scientific research spanning decades notes the benefits nature has on our health and wellbeing, including:

• Calming the nervous system, reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, and mental fatigue

• Reconnecting with a sense of place and purpose

• Cultivating mindfulness and emotional resilience

• Feeling renewed, grounded, and more connected

Each session begins with simple guidelines to help you cross a threshold of stepping into an imaginal space of presence and possibility.  These practices and techniques can be incorporated and repeated, even amidst the busyness of city living.

If this invitation speaks to you, please register to join us.

Dates: Please see individual dates and times as noted

Location: Port Phillip EcoCentre. 55A Blessington St. St.Kilda

Participants: Maximum 10 people.  Suitable for ages 18+ 

Bookings and fees: Bookings close 12pm the night before each event date.

• A 'fair-share' sliding scale from $20 recognises that what is affordable for some can be a financial strain for others. A tiered pricing structure allows those with greater means to provide more generous community support.

• Kinfolk subscribers are offered 3 x FREE places per session with access code.

• A portion of Greensong income goes to support not-for-profit organizations as noted here

• Refund policy: There is no need to print your tickets. If you cannot attend the session due to unforeseen circumstances, please self-cancel your ticket, and you will be refunded 100% if you cancel at least 1-day prior. How to cancel ticket. 

• Outdoor Guidelines: Please read and note that by registering, you have read, understand and agree to the Greensong Outdoor Guidelines and disclosure.

Accessibility: Please enter the Port Phillip EcoCentre via the Herbert Street main entrance. The venue is easily accessible by public transport. Accessible parking is available on Blessington Street and an accessible toilet is on site.

Important info: Doors open 15-mins prior to session. Please try to arrive a few minutes early. The group will close 10-minutes after the start time as activites cannot be repeated without disrupting the group process. You may be offered an alternative shorter practice if you arrive late.

About the facilitator: Deb Punton (She/Her/Ki) is an experienced ecopsychologist, environmental educator, permaculturalist and facilitator.

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Greensong acknowledges with gratitude that I live, work, and play on Boonwurrung Country. I pay their respects to Elders past and present and recognise that the lands, waters, and sovereignty of First Nations peoples have never been ceded.

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