Earth Church: Truly Connecting to Nature

In this episode, Nicky Yazbeck engages with Jasper Moontree, an ecotherapy guide, energy worker, yoga teacher, and breathwork facilitator. Jasper is the founder of the Conscious Body Healing Arts Center in Birmingham, Alabama, and the creator of Earth Church, a monthly gathering designed to help individuals connect with nature and their highest calling. Jasper's extensive experience, including certifications in Reiki, Ashiatsu, Thai Yoga, Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular Therapy, and Hot Stone Massage, as well as her training in Ashtanga yoga and Laughter Yoga, informs her holistic approach to healing and connection. Her yoga teacher trainings, guided meditations, poetry readings, and musical sessions create a unique and relaxing environment for profound personal growth and connection.

 

Jasper shares her philosophy on the healing power of touch, deep presence, and nature reconnection. She discusses how practicing presence helps reconnect individuals with their Spirit and the source of their creation. Jasper's greatest passion lies in sharing her love for yoga, bodywork, music, the Earth, and the various ways to connect with the Divine. This shared experience helps people remember who they truly are, that they belong to the Earth, and that life is both precious and fleeting.

 

Throughout the conversation, Nicky and Jasper explore the profound shifts that occur when spending time in nature and the importance of creating intentional gatherings that encourage authenticity and acceptance. Jasper describes the transformative experiences she has witnessed through Earth Church, emphasizing the significance of safe spaces where people can be their authentic selves and support each other.

 

Takeaways

• The power of sound healing and its ability to release tension and create a deep sense of relaxation and connection
• The transformative experiences that can occur in nature and the importance of spending time in the natural world
• The creation of Earth Church as a space for people to connect with nature and their highest calling
• The significance of presence and the profound shifts that occur when we let go of distractions and connect with ourselves and the environment Spending time in nature can bring healing and a sense of connection
• Children benefit greatly from being in nature and should be encouraged to appreciate and engage with their environment
• Intentional gatherings that promote authenticity and acceptance are important for personal growth and community building
• Creating safe spaces for people to be their authentic selves is a form of radical activism

 

Connect with me:

https://nickyYyoga.com

https://www.youtube.com/@TheConnectedCommunity

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Connect with Jasper:

https://linktr.ee/jaspermoontree

https://www.instagram.com/thepathofpresence