Guided Meditations - Summer in the City

An Overview

We’re delighted to offer this donation based guided meditation & meet with Jane Sedonaen.

After a full work week, set this time aside to reconnect with yourself.

On this ‘urban nature’ retreat, we will take a moment to disconnect from our daily routines and reconnect with ourselves and the natural environment. 

Studies show that practicing mindfulness and immersing oneself in nature bring substantial health benefits, yet we often move through our daily lives at a busy pace, disconnected from the outdoors or glued to screens.

Contemplative time in nature provides a powerful backdrop for personal exploration and fosters pathways to deeper understanding.

Participants will be guided in various nature-based mindfulness practices. The program will include elements of sitting, standing, and strolling.

The retreat will be held mostly in contemplative silence, complemented by short group discussions.

All are welcome and no prior meditation experience is required.

The Sites

Our meeting place will be at the Presidio Sports Basement on Friday, September 20th at 2:00 PM PST, with precise details provided upon registration. You’re welcome to park at Tunnel Tops, which is a 3 minute walk away from SB.

The program will begin indoors and then move outside to the Crissy Field area, where we will end at 4:30 PM PST.

Participants should bring a water bottle, in addition to weather-appropriate clothing for a few hours outside by the bay.

This retreat is limited to 20 participants.

Donations & Registration

There is no cost to register for this retreat!

Jane and Off-Grid Retreats are offering their teachings and services under a dana model so there will be an opportunity to donate towards each of them at the end of the retreat.

The Teacher

Jane Sedonaen is an internationally certified Mindfulness Teacher and founder of Green Insights LLC, offering mindfulness courses and mindfulness in nature retreats. Jane teaches a variety of mindfulness courses and specializes in mindfulness in nature practices, leading organizational groups on daylong Mindfulness in Nature retreats. She is passionate about the connections between people and outdoor spaces and the benefits to health and wellness. Her teachings explore the use of nature-based mediation practices to counterbalance the effects of technology on our lives.

Jane also has many years of experience in outdoor recreation, nature programs, landscape architecture, leadership, group facilitation, and wellness. She is certified by the Mindfulness Training Institute (MTI) and the International Mindfulness Teacher's Association (IMTA). Jane lives in Berkeley, CA, and enjoys hiking, biking, gardening, reading, water sports, and spending time with her wife and small dog.