Meditative TED Talk Discussion

BehindtheBeet

Learn about human composting and what it teaches us about life's transitions.

This unique workshop will begin with a grounding sound bath to cultivate inner calm and openness. Participants will then watch a TED Talk on human composting, which explores themes of sustainability, renewal, and the cycle of life. The session closes with a guided discussion, inviting participants to reflect on life’s transitions, transformation, and our deep connection to the earth. Please Note this workshop will be held outdoors at an active urban farm so please dress appropriately.Please Bring a yoga mat, blanket or small pillow plus a personal journal and reusable water bottle.This event is hosted by Behind the Beet in collaboration with <a href="https://www.lacompost.org/" title="https://www.lacompost.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">LA Compost</a>. Behind the Beet is a non-profit aimed at cultivating unique and dynamic experiences that make healthy living accessible by educating and inspiring others to nurture their own sustainability and resilience. For more information on their work, visit <a href="https://www.behindthebeet.com/" title="https://www.behindthebeet.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.behindthebeet.com/</a>Instructor Veronica Lopez is owner and creator of <a href="https://www.letearthbreathe.com/home" title="https://www.letearthbreathe.com/home" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Let Earth Breathe</a>. She earned a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and a teaching credential from California State University, Northridge, over 12 years of experience teaching chemistry, and has published research in a peer reviewed scientific journal. From 2014 to 2020, she discovered her naturalistic intelligence by creating and maintaining a school garden. She moved on to train as a sound healer and started “Let Earth Breathe.” She created Let Earth Breathe with the purpose of bringing the experience of a “wellness oasis” to any space. At Let Earth Breathe she works with businesses, educators, farms, wellness centers, retirement homes, and individuals planning social events to create experiences that foster inner peace, creativity and community building. Her services provide Wellness Workshops that prioritize meditation, nature connections, and creative reflection.Cottonwood Urban Farm is located in Panorama City, Los Angeles, dedicated to the intersection of food, community, and education. Founded in 2012 by LA native and educator Elliott Kuhn, the farm provides a resource for locally grown food and sustainability by reconnecting individuals with the process of agriculture. CUF prioritizes social responsibility and works with several non-profits in the Los Angeles area to facilitate the transformative process of taking food from seed to the table. The farm has evolved over the years from a small vegetable garden to market gardening, educational outreach, community composting site, and a food distribution hub during the pandemic. The farm's success is a testament to the transformative power of local food production and the collaborative efforts of the community. <a href="https://www.cufarm.org/" title="https://www.cufarm.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.cufarm.org/</a>

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