Conscious Community Project Transforming land, transforming people I believe that engaging with the natural environment creates a desire to preserve it. This is at the root of the Transforming Land, Transforming People project. Embodied connection to the natural world reveals information that can be transformational. I am influenced by the work of the eco-feminist and activist Vandana Shiva, who also integrates a […] Paula Staunton September 14, 2020November 16, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Conscious Community Project Holistic Wellbeing Integrative yoga programme In my experience, the contemporary yoga scene in the UK and indeed much of the world is being driven by commercial interests which do not often align with the higher purpose of yoga as a spiritual pursuit. Whilst I believe that the vast majority of teachers are working with the best intentions, I also believe […] Laura Harvey-Collins September 1, 2020November 16, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Conscious Community Project “Mend” – Stitching lives together Having personally experienced the benefits of working with textiles, this project entitled “Mend” – Stitching lives together is based on the concept that creativity facilitates mental health and well-being. Mindful stitching or slow stitch allows time for reflection, focussed awareness and the access of flow states. Using needle and thread to create small pieces of […] Tania Botoulas August 28, 2020November 16, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Conscious Community Project Sentient: A new, kinder media We intend to create Sentient : a nurturing, creative, shared environment where participants can connect with each other on a deeper level than permitted on existing social media. Going beyond status updates, photos and memes, users will be empowered to respond to collective experiences with feelings, sensations, intuitions, and perceptions, which will have an immediate impact […] Owen Fender and Lila Moore August 28, 2020November 16, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Conscious Community Project Integrative practice research project in Romania By the time I discovered integrative practice, I had already been on the path of awakening and inner discovery for a few years. I had left my previous job as a strategy consultant in London, travelled extensively to Nepal and other places around the world to further my spiritual practice, and co-founded an NGO (Quantum […] Victor Jivanescu August 25, 2020August 25, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Conscious Community Project Holistic Wellbeing Inner Healing Outer Health: a workshop in integrated health Inner Healing Outer Health: How do we integrate the holistic and multidimensional approach into modern healthcare? Can we teach healthcare practitioners how to merge the transpersonal into their practice in an effective and pragmatic way? What changes do practitioners experience in themselves and their practice when they engage with integral practice, mindfulness and awareness training, […] Hennie Geldenhuys August 21, 2020November 16, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Conscious Community Project Introducing the Conscious Community Project grant-funded projects 2020 A key strand of our Conscious Community Project supported by Fondation Salvia is the creation of an overarching research network investigating integrative and transpersonal approaches to societal challenges and change. Our call-out for local project proposals from members of the Alef community resulted in an impressive range – and quality – of Conscious Community Project […] Francesca Hector August 21, 2020November 16, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked