Part guided meditation, part silent walking, part social group

Time spent in nature can be a wonderful way to release tension, improve health and cultivate creativity. But like much of life, the mind can race and an hour outside will slip away with hardly a moment of present awareness. 

Join a small group for a peaceful morning in City Creek Canyon where you will be given tools to help quickly ground yourself and stay connected throughout a hike. With just a little awareness, a regular exercise routine can be more fulfilling, safer, and rewarding.

This gathering will run from 8 am to 10:15 am, concluding with a light brunch and the energy to enjoy a full weekend.

Participants need to be able to walk 2 miles over varied terrain with very slight elevation gain and loss (up and down medium hills) over the course of 90 minutes; wear closed toe supportive walking or trail shoes, carry a bottle of water, sun protection, and any personal medications or items needed for safety and wellbeing.

Fee: $10 to cover costs

Saturday, June 17th, 8:00 am
Meet at City Creek Canyon Gate House 

Space is very limited; sign up quickly to reserve a spot.

About the facilitator:

Andrea Barlow is a Salt Lake native and has enjoyed a decade of hiking in City Creek Canyon. Introduced to mindful walking in 2011 by her teacher Thomas McConkie, Andrea has cultivated a deep love for nature and its power to heal and inspire. Corporate by day, Andrea is a volunteer gardener at Red Butte, YMCA board member and devoted aunt in her free time.

Directions:

The only vehicle access to City Creek Canyon Park and Nature Preserve is from "B" Street and 11th Avenue to Bonneville Boulevard, a one-way street, to Canyon Road. Turn right at Canyon Road and go approximately 300 feet to the Canyon Gate House.