Mindful Steps: Intro to Walking Meditation
With Cole Hooley (Middle Path Wellness, Ecotherapy with Cole)
Amid the vibrant energy of Beardfest, Mindful Steps offers a chance to slow down and reconnect—with your breath, your body, and the living landscape beneath your feet. As we walk together around the lake, you’ll be guided through breathwork, sensory awareness, and gentle movement to help you feel grounded and present. Rooted in the wild beauty of the Jersey Pinelands, this practice invites you to attune to the rhythms of the earth and explore how mindfulness can deepen your relationship with the natural world. We’ll close with an optional clean-up for those who feel inspired to give back to and honor the land that holds us. No experience needed—just come as you are, and take a mindful step into awareness.
Nicole Lynne Hooley (Cole), MSED, E-RYT 500 is a holistic therapist, educator, and ecotherapy practitioner dedicated to helping individuals cultivate resilience and well-being through nature-based healing. With over a decade of experience, she integrates psychotherapy, mindfulness, and movement to support emotional balance and connection to the natural world. Cole is the founder of Middle Path Wellness and creator of Ecotherapy with Cole, where she works with adolescents, adults, schools, universities, and workplaces to bridge the connection between mental health, nature, and stress reduction. She holds a Master’s in School & Mental Health Counseling from the University of Pennsylvania and practices under the supervision of licensed therapists in Philadelphia and York, PA. In addition to offering ecotherapy, corporate wellness programs, and virtual holistic psychotherapy, she enjoys backpacking, roller skating, teaching yoga, practicing Reiki, and creating nourishing plant-based meals.