Mindfulness Photography workshop
with applied ecopsychology practices
Mindfulness Photography
with applied Ecopsychology practices
Date: 20 & 21 June (during Lavender Festival)
Times: 15:00 – 17:00
What We Do During the Workshop
During this 2 hour workshop we will:
Begin with grounding and guided meditation in nature
Practice tuning in with nature and observation exercises, awakening our senses
Explore the herb gardens and woodland at Cyherbia and exercise mindful photography
We will gather at the end to share and discuss selected images and experiences
We will look at how your photographs mirror:
your feelings and inner states
personal memories and stories
your sense of belonging within the wider web of life
Who Is This For?
People who love art, photography and creativity
Nature lovers and hikers who want a deeper, more reflective way of being outdoors
Those interested in meditation, mindfulness and personal growth
Anyone curious about ecopsychology, ecotherapy and nature connection
All levels of photography experience – from complete beginners to professionals
What You Need to Bring
A camera or, if you don’t have one, a fully charged phone with a camera
Comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for walking outdoors in Cyprus weather
A bottle of water and anything else you need to feel comfortable outside
You won’t need any special equipment or technical knowledge. The focus is on how you see, feel and connect – not on having the perfect gear.
Booking
Participation: €20 per person
Includes: Teaching, complimentary herbal tea, entrance tickets to the park
Guided by Melina Tringi
Your guide for our ecopsychology and ecotherapy workshops is Melina Tringi, co-owner of Cyherbia Botanical Park:
Student at IES – International Ecopsychology Society
Professional photographer with over 15 years of experience
Melina brings together her love for nature, her training in ecopsychology and her photographic eye to create a safe, playful and reflective space. She introduces accessible techniques of observation and perception so that anyone – regardless of experience level – can explore photography as a pathway to self-knowledge and nature connection.
What Is Ecotuning, Ecopsychology and Ecotherapy?
Ecopsychology explores the relationship between human beings and the natural world, recognising that we are spiritually, mentally and physically interconnected with nature. Ecotuning is a practical, experiential approach within ecopsychology: it “tunes” us back into nature through direct, embodied experiences outdoors.
Ecotherapy is when we find mental, emotional and spiritual healing through time spent in nature. In Fotosindesi (Φωτοσύνδεση), we weave these approaches together using meditation and photography as our tools.