Practicing mindfulness “connecting” with nature

Natural environments, through the feelings of fascination they elicit, promote soft attention, thereby allowing more easily the disengagement of the users. Additionally, the practice of meditation in natural environments is superior to concentration meditation, as it allows natural stimuli softly and effortlessly to hold the attention to the present moment even for inexperienced users. 

Units covered in the module are:

• The role of nature in coping with stress.

• How nature affects mindfulness.

• How Mindfulness using Nature-Based Practices (M-NBP) can help in coping with stressful situations.

• How to promote mindfulness in nature

• Individual actions to practice and use mindfulness in nature