Our first retreat of the year in Marin!  Topic:  Mindful Leadership Training -- our new program for citizen-activists, non-profit leaders, and civic officials.  Special guest presenters:  Elizabeth Emerson and Theo Tsoukalas, founders of the Evergreen Leaders project.  They will demonstrate Heart Math techniques for personal integration and share key principles of Healthy Meetings. Stuart Moody […]

A good night's rest is your gateway to a productive and enjoyable day. But who is getting enough sleep these days? The pressures of work, the distractions of technology, and the stresses of living all get in the way of the quality sleep that you need to do and be your best. All the practices of […]

We all know how important good health is for effective activism. One aspect of health that we often overlook is the integrity of our bones. Dr. Miriam Nelson (Strong Women, Strong Bones) has called osteoporosis "the silent crippler."  Over 2 million Americans suffer a fragility fracture every year, causing pain, disability, and, in some cases, death. […]

A mini-retreat in Contra Costa County Purpose Building the community of eco-leaders in Contra Costa County -- connecting individuals and organizations; sharing tools of effective and sustainable activism Program We will begin with introductions and a brief centering exercise. To start the conversation, Stuart Moody will give an overview of research findings on stress, mindfulness, and leadership. The ensuing discussion will include identifying key challenges and stresses […]

"Environmental leadership . . . is a whole-life, whole-person commitment, not simply a matter of professional expertise, political savvy, or even passionate martyrdom for some time before burning out. Environmental leadership now, and increasingly so in the future, poses tremendous personal – psychological, interpersonal, & political – demands on us that deserve to be exposed clearly & explored consciously.” […]

How do we find balance and peace in the midst of the environmental crisis?  How do we make ourselves into powerful agents of change?  Mindful movement, conscious breathing, and pure awareness loosen the bonds of the heart and restore our sense of oneness.  Through regular practice, you can replenish your life energies and open the […]

“I hope we can again rely on humility, on our need to cooperate, on our dependence on each other to learn how to trust each other again, and, by so doing, better serve the people who elected us." - Senator John McCain, July 25, 2017 What does it take to build trust so that we […]