This class will be held outside. 

We will begin by centering ourselves in nature with awareness, playfulness, and appreciation. We will explore the interconnectedness of nature, beauty, mindfulness and art as ritual by creating soul circle mandalas (Morning Altars) with organic material found in nature.  We will use Day Schildkret's Morning Altars 7-Step process to nourish our spirit through, nature, art and ritual.

If you are interested in learning more, Dan Schildkret's Book "Morning Altars: A 7-Step Practice to Nourish Your Spirit Through Nature, Art, and Ritual" can be purchased here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/morning-altars-day-schildkret/1128675781?ean=9781682682517

Ann Viveros (she/her) is an intuitive artist and self-taught mandala artist inspired by world cultures and traditions as well as personal dreams, meditations and inquiry. She teaches meditation, mindfulness, and inquiry through ritual and experiential practices that integrate our minds, hearts and bodies. Ann is a graduate of the Conscious Dying Institute and is a Conscious Dying Coach and End of Life Death Doula. Ann is a certified Morning Altars teacher and practitioner. Ann leads grief and healing circles using art, nature and ritual as a means to mark life’s journeys. She is a life-long learner and educator who believes in radical love and acceptance. Ann has served in public education for over 30 years and most recently teaches mindful awareness practices to educators.