We’re collaborating with Cold Water Queers to offer a very special meditation prior to dipping to allow us to celebrate each other, our queerness, and nature.
During this guided meditation, we'll deepen our relationship with the Divine Feminine, ground into our surroundings, and explore the queerness of nature. After some guided breathing and gentle movement, we'll awaken our senses to the living Earth, and find centering before our dip.
Directly at 12:00 PM a separate event will take place at Willard Beach with the Two Maine Mermaids in celebration of International Women's Day; we are all welcome to join them in their dip at that time. Please check their Instagram page for their event details, notes on able-bodied parking, and more here: @twomainemermaids.
We love our land sharks! If you would like to join us for the meditation + queer community but would prefer not to go into the water, we would love to have you.
IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION
🚩 Please look for the progressive flag to join us.
We welcome all LGBTQ+ beings as well as allies or safe persons.
If you are staying for the 12 PM - 1 PM dip with Two Maine Mermaids, please note that drone photography and other photography may be present at this event.
This event will be held rain or shine. Please follow @coldwaterqueers for updates about the mediation.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTE
Parking: A free paved parking lot is available a short distance from the beach on Willow St for those who need extra help to and from their cars. The parking lot has 2 wheelchair-accessible spaces.
Public Transporation: You can also get to the beach using via the South Portland Route 21 bus.
Sensory Activities: Throughout the meditation, participants will be invited to explore the space using their senses of touch, sight, and sound. Participation in any of these activities is not required and can be adapted for those with sensory impairments.
Restrooms: During the winter, restrooms are not open at Willard Beach.
About Kaneel
Kaneel offers guided mindfulness practices in natural settings throughout the state of Maine. It has grown out of a dedication to learning, sustaining, and celebrating all that the more-than-human world is willing to share with us. Through our offerings, we encourage people to connect with the natural world in meaningful ways so they may become active stewards of our planet.
Kaneel’s founder & CEO, Davinica Nemtzow, is certified as a Mindful Outdoor Guide from the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health and a proud Mainer. She is dedicated to bringing together community in inclusive, fulfilling, and creative ways.