A little more about Nature's Counsel - the Natural Space to Be
Nature's Counsel - the Natural Space to Be is a heart-business endeavor of Kate Gilson. Kate is at home in nature, and in herself. She shares a passion and joy for immersing in nature - inner nature and the natural environment. With qualifications in Outdoor Education and Social Sciences (Family Therapy) and a long term (20 years or so) home yoga, bush-spirit and meditation practice the possibilities for this space are exciting.
A long history (20 + years) of facilitating groups and experiences in outdoor environments gives depth to the programming and journey possibilities.
If you would like to connect with Nature's Counsel please see links below.
A long history (20 + years) of facilitating groups and experiences in outdoor environments gives depth to the programming and journey possibilities.
If you would like to connect with Nature's Counsel please see links below.
Fees. Pro bono. Dana koha.
Some experiences at Nature's Counsel - the Natural Space to Be are facilitated probono (no charge), others invite a dana/koha offering. Some will have a set fee. The format will be clearly outlined for each offering.
Dana is a Pali Buddhist word meaning 'generosity, or donation given to the teacher'. Koha is a Maori word meaning 'gift from the heart', and has cultural and ceremonial origins and practices. It involves gifting something tangible, this is accompanied by intangible expressions (word, ceremony, effort) of gratitude.
The teacher gives freely of her/his time, and that flow is reciprocated by the Dana/Koha. It is a cyclical interchange between one person and the other. Both are an expression of gratitude. No one tells you what to contribute, so the onus is on you to deeply inquire into the practice of dana. It is noted that the concept can be challenging, at the same time it can prompt important learning and experience. There is a lot to give and receive (not just in terms of $!). It is this reflection that I have valued the most in my experiences with dana/koha.
The offering of dana/koha is a practice in its own right and I value the opportunity to practice dana/koha with you.
Dana is a Pali Buddhist word meaning 'generosity, or donation given to the teacher'. Koha is a Maori word meaning 'gift from the heart', and has cultural and ceremonial origins and practices. It involves gifting something tangible, this is accompanied by intangible expressions (word, ceremony, effort) of gratitude.
The teacher gives freely of her/his time, and that flow is reciprocated by the Dana/Koha. It is a cyclical interchange between one person and the other. Both are an expression of gratitude. No one tells you what to contribute, so the onus is on you to deeply inquire into the practice of dana. It is noted that the concept can be challenging, at the same time it can prompt important learning and experience. There is a lot to give and receive (not just in terms of $!). It is this reflection that I have valued the most in my experiences with dana/koha.
The offering of dana/koha is a practice in its own right and I value the opportunity to practice dana/koha with you.
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