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March 2016
Mindful Leadership training – San Rafael
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 will follow with skills-based training in retreat facilitation. Participants will learn and practice methods that are valuable in a variety of leadership settings. Love donations are…
Find out more »May 2016
Building Social Courage
FIVE SECRETS OF EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION If you care about the environment, you care about communication. And communication, with diverse stakeholders on issues of public health and community well-being, can be challenging! One of the most limiting factors in environmental advocacy is the fear of conflict. What do we say when people disagree with us in unpleasant ways? How do we respond to hostile remarks and tactics in public hearings? Many of us avoid political engagement altogether because we are not sure that we will respond…
Find out more »August 2016
Better Sleep with Yoga
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 yoga reduce stress in the nervous system and restore your natural rhythms. These exercises include relaxation techniques that you can use at bedtime or during the night.…
Find out more »Strong Bones for Strong Activists
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. Three key factors support a healthy skeleton: 1) bone strength; 2) mental status; 3) and balance. Yoga practices can help with all of these factors in ways…
Find out more »Stress, mindfulness, and environmental leaders
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 that participants face, and describing coping strategies that they have found useful. Some of those strategies may fall under the rubric of self-care or self-management,…
Find out more »March 2017
Mindful Leadership Training
"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.” -- Susanne C. Moser, in Environmental Leadership: A Reference Handbook (Sage Publications, 2012) Join us for a 2-hour introduction to Mindful Leadership. Themes: sustainability from within, mindful communication, and…
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Sustainability from Within
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 doors to transformation – inner and outer. Enjoy two hours of Somatic Yoga with Stuart Moody, MA, RYT, while supporting Green Sangha's programs of awakened…
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Civil Discourse: How Do We Do It?
“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 can travel together the path of cooperation? Join us to hear from esteemed community leaders and engage in thoughtful discussion. We will look at examples of…
Find out more »Finding Your Balance
A WORKSHOP FOR EARTH STEWARDS & ACTIVISTS Balance within and balance without are essential for healthy living and success in action. With age, unfortunately, our sense of balance can deteriorate. Much of that effect is not aging per se, but rather the result of years of stress, dis-use, and fatigue. As Walter Bortz, MD, says, "We simply don't energize the system enough." Mark your calendar and get ready to relax, unwind, and energize your system in a hands-on, hearts-on workshop…
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