Join THE FLANEUR WAY in drawing inward and outward through a guided creative mindful experience in nature. We will create and wander with intention, through the lush landscape of Mont-Royal Park in Montreal. Taking the time to slow down, tune in, and recharge our mind, body, and spirit through awakening our senses.
This is an invitation to unplug and disconnect from the everyday hustle and bustle to reconnect with nature, yourself, and the surroundings through each of your senses. To focus and enjoy the process of creative expression, rather than the perfection or expectation of an outcome.
Jennifer Cloutier will be guiding us through an alchemy of creative mindfulness practices, movement exercises, and rituals, to lower stress and anxiety, ground into the present, find focus, and increase our general well-being, and vitality.
We will take moments to sharpen our observational skills in noticing our presence within nature as experienced through the senses. We will pause to tune to the sounds and smells in the air, to the details, textures, and contours that make up these natural landscapes. Learning ways to find beauty in the simple and ordinary and surrendering to the moment.
Using creative mindful practices as a healing source to cultivate a connection to ourselves, others, and our surroundings. To inspire exploration of our day-to-day in a more conscious way.
DRAWING INWARD
Choosing a nearby park to begin, we will pause to bring ourselves to the moment by checking in: Using our breath, and mindful meditation to slow down and observe our body and mind as it is at the moment. We will then move to a brief movement practice that is meant to release stagnant energy, circulate the chi, to the body and mind and calm the nervous system. So we can prepare to flow and use our senses to observe our direct experience
DRAWING OUTWARD
Throughout the stroll, we will be taking moments to PAUSE and CREATE. Using several different drawing exercises to LOOK and SEE what is truly there
TAKE NOTE OF THE MOMENTS:
WHEN: May 29th, 2024
WHERE: Mont-Royal Park.
WHAT is included:
guided creative & mindful practices, and walk
all drawing materials
WHAT to bring :
comfortable clothing and walking shoes
an open mind
INVESTMENT
$22.00
Payment can be made by e-transfer or cash.
Limited to 10 people- Must register prior. RSVP
***Special pricing is offered if you still want to participate but don’t have the monetary means. Offer what you can. Please speak with Jennifer personally.
discounts rates on private / group workshops and tours. Contact Jennifer directly for rates and times available.
YOUR GUIDE / Jennifer Cloutier
Growing up in the Canadian countryside, Jennifer quickly fell into the role of a wanderer, and silent observer. Taking long walks in the nearby forests, to connect with nature and tap into her creativity. These reflective moments have always been a part of her life. Deepening her passion for exploration, and yearning to seek and learn more, she eventually went off to explore the world.
Trained as a visual artist, and wellness educator, she uses her background to guide, teach, and create, unique programs, walks, sensory experiences, products, and services that bring a focus to creativity, well-being, and exploration. Encouraging moments of awareness, reflection, and connection, to yourself, others, and the world around us through the senses.