S2 E9: What is a contemplative practice and why might we want to have one?

Location: Wawona,Yosemite National Forest, California, USA Record date: 3/1/26 Release date: 5/1/26   Hosts: Amber Martin and Natasha Morisawa Edited: https://www.studiosymbiotic.com/   Episode Description:   From a deck in Wawona, California, under the Winter night sky of the Yosemite National Forest,Natasha Morisawa and Amber Martin discuss secular contemplative practice, the benefits of such a practice, and types of practices.   Topics include:  An overview of different branches of contemplative practice Specific invitations for exploring contemplative practice  Single practices to start finding your individual practice Recommendations for finding community around contemplative practice Keywords: Contemplative practice  Qigong Pauline Oliveros Labyrinths Nighttime Yosemite National Forest  Journaling Creativity Meditation Music Volunteer work Quiet the mind Deep listening Yoga Dance Retreats Nature  Relationships Community   Explore more about Ponder While We Wander A soothing podcast for trying times.   https://ponderwhilewewander.com/   https://ponderwhilewewander.substack.com/   https://ponderwhilewewander.com/wander-well/   Episode Resources Links:   https://californiavalleymiwok.us/   https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/historyculture/yosemite-indians.htm   https://www.npca.org/articles/7475-reclaiming-wahhoga   https://www.deeplistening.rpi.edu/deep-listening/pauline-oliveros/ https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/environment/tribal-land-yosemite/   https://pinetreemarketwawona.com/   https://contemplativemind.org/practices/tree   https://themoth.org/   https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/waw.htm