S2 E9: What is a contemplative practice and why might we want to have one?

Location: Wawona,Yosemite National Forest, California, USA

Record date: 3/1/26

Release date: 5/1/26

Hosts: Amber Martin and Natasha Morisawa

Edited: https://www.studiosymbiotic.com/

Episode Description:

From a deck in Wawona, California, under the Winter night sky of the Yosemite National Forest,Natasha Morisawa and Amber Martin discuss secular contemplative practice, the benefits of such a practice, and types of practices.

Topics include: 

• An overview of different branches of contemplative practice
• Specific invitations for exploring contemplative practice 
• Single practices to start finding your individual practice
• Recommendations for finding community around contemplative practice

Keywords:

Contemplative practice 

Qigong

Pauline Oliveros

Labyrinths

Nighttime

Yosemite National Forest 

Journaling

Creativity

Meditation

Music

Volunteer work

Quiet the mind

Deep listening

Yoga

Dance

Retreats

Nature 

Relationships

Community

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Episode Resources Links:

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https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/environment/tribal-land-yosemite/

https://pinetreemarketwawona.com/

https://contemplativemind.org/practices/tree

https://themoth.org/

https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/waw.htm