Mill Road Pocket Forest - Pocket Practices

Take a moment with mindfulness teacher Georgie Davidson as she guides you in this series of short mindfulness practices inspired by the Lobethal Pocket Forest in the Adelaide Hills.  Even though the practices are inspired by this special location behind the old Onkaparinga Woollen Mill, they’re designed to be practised at any time, in any place.Starting with a short introduction the practices take less than ten minutes, and finish with a reflection that provides you with the tools to help build mindfulness into your daily life. 

The intention of this practice is to move so you bring mindfulness into everyday moments, such as when you’re preparing a meal or getting dressed, or walking yourself from one place to another during your day. Feel the earth and get connected as Georgie guides you through this final pocket practice.  

In this practice you’ll use a solid structure like the Mill chimney as a metaphor for your inner capacity, strength, and resilience. Take a breath with Georgie and feel the connection to your inner strength and anchor yourself so you don’t get swept away in the moment.

As humans we’re programmed to notice the more challenging things in life, and you might find yourself sometimes getting stuck in tension or worry, finding it hard to shift focus. In this practice Georgie helps you lift your gaze and see things from a different perspective.

The shapes and colours of gardens often form a beautiful tapestry. As you observe the visual tapestry around you, it’s possible to recognise the rich tapestry of experiences you have during your day to day life. The intention of this practice is to become aware of this tapestry as a way to bring more interest, enthusiasm and clarity to your life. 

In the busyness of our lives, we often move from one task to the next without really paying attention. In this pocket practice, take a moment with Georgie and explore what it feels like to pause and pay attention to where you’re at, arriving in that moment and place.