Community Hike: Forest Mindfulness

Join Friends of the ACFL and certified mindfulness teacher Karissa Sellman, as we take a gentle, meditative approach to being with nature. We will practice engaging all of our senses, cultivating a relaxed, embodied awareness while connecting deeply with the forest around Heart Lake. Please bring a bottle of water, juice, or tea for some mindful sipping and consider leaving your phone at home.

Note: We will spend some time walking very slowly, which can challenge one’s usual sense of balance. You may wish to bring a walking stick or hiking pole for added support.

Meet your guest instructor!:

Karissa Sellman, CMT-P, has practiced Zen meditation for more than 20 years and is deeply curious about mind-body-spirit connections. Since completing training at UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center in 2017, she has led private workshops, facilitated public drop-in groups, and offered meditation mentoring sessions to individuals. She lives near Little Cranberry Lake and loves hearing the neighborhood eagles and owls.