Through Appreciating Earth I foster environmental awareness, scientific knowledge, & planetary appreciation. We all consciously & unconsciously change the environment through our actions. Earth education helps us understand how we impact our planet.
Awareness is a prelude to respect, projected into the world as appreciation.
Only a couple weeks remain of lengthening nights until December 21st The winter solstice is the first...read on
Change: The intersection of science, time, yoga & environment
How do you cope with environmental uncertainty and rapid change? You adapt, because every generation of your ancestors going back to the beginning of life has successfully adapted to change. That is how you are here, right now, in 2020.Today our social & physical environments change so rapidly that we are forced to adapt almost constantly…and try to maintain a stable mind despite an unstable environment. A deep time perspective of Earthly evolution can provide a reasonable expectation of change. Animals have been evolving on this planet for ~800 million years, mammals for...read on to change your temporal perspective & learn ways to calm your mind
Movement Calms the Mind
What movement brings you peace? Hiking, walking, yoga, cycling, barre, dance...there are so many options. Consider trying something new with the intension of finding a little peace, calm, & body comfort.
Appreciating Earth virtual fitness classes starting this Monday! Coupon AE2020 for 15% off all Appreciating Earth fitness classes & private sessions purchased through 12/31/20 for Appreciating Earth members.
Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm: Alignment Based Deep Vinyasa Yoga
Nature Calms the Mind
Scientific studies verify that time in nature calms the nervous system and allows the mind to re-focus on the present moment...while the pandemic moves into a dangerous phase of its evolution, nature explorations are best done only with members of your household. No worries, I will offer more geology walks in the future when it is safer for everyone. In the meantime, go outside & spend time in nature...and email me with Earth science questions.
Preparedness Calms the Mind
What can you do to feel prepared for future natural disasters? Feeling prepared allows worries to cease and a sense of calm to prevail. What worries you, and how can you prepared to alleviate that worry? Below are 3 ways that I calm my mind through preparation for future events.
Disaster Prep Step #2
Step #1 pack your go bag, step #2 make an evacuation plan. Print a map (don't rely on GPS) & highlight multiple evacuation routes (some may not be passable). Put this map in your go bag. If you are overwhelmed but want to work towards feeling more prepared book a 30-minute Natural Disaster Preparedness Consult with Nicole
