Reading Practices
Nature-based Practices

Elemental Embodiment

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In this practice we invite the movement of natural elements to help express ourselves.

Elemental Embodiment-

Follow the 6 step instructions here online or print the bookmark instructions below to have on hand while reading together.

  1. Prepare

    Complete both parts; a “Preparation for Caregiver/Parent” and a “Preparation Together” practice. View instructions on “Prepare” page.

  2. Read

    Read the book. Ask the group to notice the elements of nature in the story. Reread the book.

  3. Mindful Moment

    Ask which elements they noticed and choose one that stood out to them. If you have more than one kiddo, they can choose the same element or they can choose different ones. Imagine how the element feels in the body. (Give a moment to think and respond). Can you imagine and move like the element? (Give a minute or so to express the element in the body).

  4. Share

    Invite the group back to the circle and ask, if the element spoke, what would it say in the story? Do these words remind you of something in your life? (Listen to their understandings.) How do these messages show up in our daily lives? (Listen to their wonderings.)

  5. Offer

    Express gratitude for the practice shared together and for the messages of the elements. Also see “Offer” page.

  6. Rest

    Let go of the practice. View “Rest” page above.

You have completed a sacred reading practice!

Learn more about the traditional logic that inspired the 6 step process in “Explore” or reflect deeply on what it means to “Offer” and “Rest”.

  • See the link for Earth Wisdom Practice. This practice is based off of my herbalist experience using plant ally meditation. For this practice, instead of plants/stones as allies, the elements are the allies.