Explore the world with a child-like sense of awe and wonder again on a sensory immersion ecology adventure and walking meditation workshop in the Stanley Park rainforest.

On this 3-hour adventure you will learn about the fascinating rainforest ecosystem and how to identify important trees, mushrooms and plant species in your local environment. We will also learn about what’s been coined the “Wood Wide Web”, the interconnected mycorrhizal fungi networks that link together the plants and trees in the soil and make the miracle of life on Planet Earth possible.

Fungi in the soil, of which mushrooms are reproductive fruiting bodies, play a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance by regenerating top soils and supporting organic life. New scientific research is shining a spotlight on just how crucial fungi are to the evolution of life on Planet Earth — without them there would be no top soils which means no trees, plants, or human beings.

You will also learn sensory immersion meditation, a walking meditation practice where you bring your full attention to your sensory awareness. It is easy to learn and it provides you with an ideal method for quieting the chattering of your mind so you can achieve a deeper state of relaxation and experience your environment with heightened awareness of the sights, smells and sounds around you.

Sensory immersion meditation is a useful practice for anyone who struggles with traditional sitting meditation but wants to experience the enormous benefits of quieting and refreshing your mind through meditation. It is an ideal practice if you spend a lot of time outside because it allows you to be more immersed in a state of mindful awareness while exploring in nature.