Health, Fitness, and Wellness

Birding and Mindfulness

For all levels and ages.

Observing birds in nature shares many qualities with mindfulness—the focused awareness and calm observation of both practices helps to soothe the mind, enabling you to connect to the world, and yourself, in profound new ways.

This program copresented by Mass Audubon and Kripalu faculty, introduces you to the meditative joys of bird watching. Come hike the lovely trails and explore the serene waterways of Kripalu’s Berkshire campus, and Pleasant Valley Sanctuary in Lenox, Massachusetts. You might encounter great blue herons, woodpeckers, and bald eagles along the way!

Program at a Glance

Yoga Experience
None
Suitable For
All
Program Theme
All Health, Fitness, and Wellness
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Presenter(s)

Becky Cushing, MS, director of Mass Audubon’s Berkshire Sanctuaries, has led natural history and birding programs throughout New England and has been published in the Journal of Raptor Research.

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May 28–31, 2019

Dale Abrams, MS, is the education coordinator for Mass Audubon’s Berkshire Sanctuaries and a lifelong naturalist whose specialties include birding, wildlife tracking, and ecosystem studies.

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Steven Leonard is a lead faculty member at Kripalu, a functional movement specialist, and meditation teacher trainer and educator whose goal is to support individuals to experience a deeper connection both physically and mentally.

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