

“We will explore the intersection of Dan, Shauna and my work and how nature can serve as medicine for our emotional health.” who has led a multidisciplinary social movement of educators, scientists, psychologists, activists and artists in Blue Mind Summits worldwide. “I can’t imagine a better location in the world to combine the benefits of water and mindfulness than Esalen,” says J. Teaching together for the first time, these three thought leaders will combine contemplative practice with science of Blue Mind - the meditative state of mind that is the antidote to the “red mind” of an overly anxious and highly connected modern world - to create the experience of Blue Mindfulness for workshop participants. Shauna Shapiro and neuropsychiatrist and author of Aware: The Science and Practice of Presence Dr. He will be joined by mindfulness expert and author of the upcoming book Good Morning, I Love You: Mindfulness and Self Compassion Practices to Rewire Your Brain for Calm, Clarity and Joy Dr. will continue his work at Esalen as part of the ninth annual Blue Mind Summit to be held June 28-30.

The marine biologist and avid traveler knew intuitively that being in, under, and around water created a positive impact on our emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing his curiosity to learn more set him on a 10-year journey to document the science behind it. Nichols began work on his groundbreaking book Blue Mind over a decade ago, the tie between wellness and the environment was just beginning to emerge. Whether you’re forest bathing or taking a plunge into an ocean wave, more and more health professionals are recognizing the importance of nature to our sense of wellbeing.
