Join Us for Free Earth Day Conscious Celebrations
Our Loving Nature: Self, Community, and Our Place in the World
When: Sunday, April 21st 9 am to 7 pm
Where: Riverview Park's Rock Circle
1909 Chesapeake ST Charlottesville, VA
Join Ligmincha Charlottesville for their 2nd annual Earth Day celebration:
The 2nd annual Earth Day celebration is inviting local meditation communities to guide nature-based meditation and mindfulness practices, along with opportunities for intentional movement in a natural setting (including yoga, mindful movement), and nature-based art activities for an all-day event series at Riverview Park. Attendees are welcome to drop in and come-and-go as they please throughout the day.
9:00 a.m. Ligmincha Charlottesville Community Hosts~ Welcome Tea & Overview of the Day:
Engaged Practice in Gratitude & Compassionate Action with"Car-Free-er Sundays" Initiative
9:15 a.m. Land Blessing & 5 Elements Tibetan Practice: Presented by Ligmincha International/ Serenity Ridge Retreat Center's Resident Teacher, Lama Kalsang
10:40 a.m. 5 Elements Nature Connection--Contemplative Co-creativity Being in Community:
Guided by Panel-- 3 Doors Presenter, Linda Capacchione, Acupuncturist, Gryphon Corpus, & Umze, Kim Cary
11:30 a.m. Light Lunch/ Nature Art/ Music Hour: Live Music with Musical Duo, Kim-and-Jimbo Cary
Nature Art & Rock Painting Hour --Guided by Creative Coaches, Sarah Peaslee
& Linda Capacchione
*Pre-Registration for Afternoon River Trip (Pending Vacancies/Wait-List for 2:30 p.m. pick-up)
12:30 p.m. Rideshare Presentation--Supporting "Car-Free-er Sundays--1-Month Pledge:"
Presented by Rideshare Program Manager, Sara Pennington
12:45 p.m. Conscious Dance & Reiki Share: Presented by Healing Arts Practitioner & Meditation in Motion- Owner, Gerry Stowers & Bristol of New York's Musical Artist, Paul Tucker with Cville Dance Co-Op
1:30 p.m. Blue Ridge Sufi Community's Dances of Universal Peace: Presented by Singer/Sufi Dance Instructor, Spiritual Life Coach, Latifa Till
2:30 p.m. Insight Meditation in Nature: Guided by IMCC's/ Insight Community of Charlottesville's Founder, Meditation Teacher, Pat Coffey
*2:30 p.m. 2-HR Rivanna River Trip or Sit-Spot in Nature Connection for Living Earth School's Community Day
(Limited to 14 participants permitted/ Pre-Registration Required/ Pending River Conditions--
with Sit-Spot Alternative Activity) Instructed by Certified River Guides-"Big Red"Josh Langford & "Sully"- Mora Sullivan
3:30 p.m. Trul Khor-Tibetan Yoga in Nature: Instructed by Yoga Teacher, Rob Patzig
4:30 p.m. Hatha Yoga in Nature: Instructed by Yoga Teacher, Eileen Crist Patzig
5:20 p.m. Walking Meditation: Guided by Pam Marraccini and Maggie Morris of Cloud
Floating Free Sangha in the Plum Village Tradition as informed by the Venerable. Thich Nhat Hanh.
5:50 p.m. Light Pot-Luck & Open-Mic /TBD: Nature-Connection-Inspired Entertainment--"Community Share" Celebrating More Car-Free-er Pledges & Support/ Acknowledgements/ Dedication
7:00 p.m. Closing
In honor of Earth Day, please be mindful of lowering carbon emissions and traffic by carpooling, bicycling, and/or walking. Thank you for being the change we want to see. If you are interested in carpooling, contact Linda at lacapa007@yahoo.com