Gather with us at Gratitude Yoga on Tuesday, August 8 at 7.30 pm for our monthly Book Club meeting. This month we look forward to discussing Awake in the Wild: Mindfulness in Nature as a Path of Self-Discovery by Mark Coleman, insight meditation teacher, author, and co-founder of the Mindfulness Training Institute.

Incorporating anecdotes from the author’s many nature retreats, Buddhist wisdom and teachings, important nature writings by others, and nature itself, Awake in the Wild invites readers to participate in, not just observe, nature; develop a loving connection with the earth as a form of environmental activism; decrease urban alienation; embody nature’s peaceful presence; and connect with ancient spiritual wisdom through nature meditations.

We will share handouts with passages from the book that we can read and reflect on together. There is no pressure to read the entire book: you are welcome to just show up and join the conversation.

Our Book Club meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7.30 pm.