About the Program
The Nature Pause: A Fall Nature Connection Series for CNIT Alumni and Friends
Dates:Â September 9 and 16; October 21 and 29; November 11 and 24
Time: 12:00–12:45 p.m. Eastern
Location:Â Online
Pause & Practice is a free online nature connection series created for CNIT Foundational Training alumni, members of the broader CNIT community, and friends interested in nature-informed well-being.
Each 45-minute gathering offers an opportunity to slow down, experience a guided therapeutic nature connection invitation, practice independently, and return to the online group for reflection and sharing.
Participants are welcome to attend one session or join the entire fall series. Each practice can be completed outdoors, beside a window, or with an indoor natural element when stepping outside is not possible.
Consistent Session Format
12:00–12:05 | Welcome and Arrival
Brief grounding, introduction to the theme, and orientation to the practice.
12:05–12:12 | Therapeutic Nature Connection Invitation
The facilitator explains the practice, its purpose, and any relevant adaptations.
12:12–12:30 | Independent Nature Practice
Participants step away from the online group and engage in the invitation independently.
12:30–12:42 | Reflection and Sharing
Participants return to reflect through conversation, journaling, or the chat.
12:42–12:45 | Closing
A brief integration question, gratitude practice, or intention for carrying the experience forward.
Your Instructor
Phillip McKnight
Phillip McKnight completed a two-year training program for teaching awareness and compassion-based practices accredited by the International Mindfulness Teachers Association. Phillip has experience teaching a wide variety of ages, backgrounds, and abilities and uses his MA in Instructional Systems Design to determine the needs of the participant and help them develop skills in mindfulness meditation with tools for body, heart, mind, and community.
