Reconnect with nature and nurture your physical, mental, and emotional well-being through the calming practice of a guided Mindful Walk. Set in the serene beauty of Jack London State Historic Park, this refreshing experience is the perfect way to rejuvenate mind and body. The experience begins with a relaxed loop around Jack London’s Beauty Ranch, to learn the basics of Walking Meditation. Guide Jeff Falconer will give a brief introduction to the practice, followed by a grounding meditation to center and prepare for the walk ahead. For those who wish to delve deeper, a moderate four-mile hike to the Ancient Redwood will follow.
Walking Meditation has been a healing practice for centuries, embraced by spiritual traditions around the world, as well as those simply seeking inner peace. By combining the everyday act of walking with awareness of the breath, body, and surroundings, this mindful practice offers an immediate sense of calm and a deeper connection to nature. It’s an enriching complement to the physical benefits of walking.
Jeff Falconer, a Sonoma native, has been practicing meditation for over 50 years. He has refined his approach to meditation and distilled it into two insightful books: “This Timeless Breath: Simple Guide to Sitting Meditation” and “This Step Home: Simple Guide to Walking Meditation.” His wisdom and experience will guide you through a mindful and refreshing experience in nature.
This refreshing walk is offered as part of California State Parks Week, presented jointly by California State Parks, Save the Redwoods League, Parks California, and California State Parks Foundation.
Free hike with $10 per vehicle park entry fee.
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Jack London State Historic Park
2400 London Ranch Rd.
- Glen Ellen