Coming to our Senses, Coming Back to Life
About the class
Saturday, Aug. 29 ~ 10 am – 4 pm
As Maria Montessori told us, it is through our five senses that we feel alive and come to know the world. But what if we had many more senses? How much more alive would we feel, how much more might we know? Research suggests there are more than 50 biological senses. Join Ecotherapist Rich Silver as you experience the benefits of the ecotherapies through the five senses and more.
Lunch & transportation to site included, $49.
A Natural History of the Senses
We will settle into a beautiful local nature setting where we will spend our time with some teaching, some personal experiencing and group sharing that will bring us a deeper sense of belonging to the world and awaken the body, mind and soul to its greater potential. Beginning with exploring how Nature heals us through our five senses we will play with color therapy, sound therapy and aroma therapy found in nature. We will then explore the value and wisdom of the other senses from the sense of thirst to the sense of Oneness. We will conclude with experiencing the amazing reciprocity of the senses that exists in the natural world.
Special course note
This course offers optional online follow-up lessons intended to deepen your relationship with nature and enhance your sense of community.
Where and when to meet
Meet at Truckee Bagel at 9:30 a.m. to complete registration paper work and prepare a delicious "free lunch" to take with you.
What to Bring
- Hat
- Watch (timekeeping device)
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Wind Breaker
- Water and snacks
- Adequate hiking shoes
- Something to sit on
- Your curiosity and sense of wonder