Before You Walk Past - A Guided Outdoor Workshop
Before You Walk Past
Pause. Notice. Create.
We walk past trees, leaves, flowers, and patches of earth every day, often without really seeing them. This workshop is an invitation to slow down and pay attention to the world around us.
Through simple observation exercises, creative journaling, and guided reflection, we explore what becomes visible when we stop rushing and start noticing. Using found natural materials, fallen leaves, petals, bark textures, and seeds, we'll create simple marks, rubbings, and impressions in a journal you'll take home.
The making isn't the goal. The practice is learning to see differently, and discovering a deeper connection with the natural world around us.
What we'll do
In this guided outdoor session, led by Shivani Mansingh, we'll begin with a few moments of stillness before moving into a series of observation practices that help us notice the small, overlooked details of our surroundings.
We'll then gather natural materials and use them to create simple journal entries through pressing, rubbing, sketching, and mark-making. The session closes with a reflective conversation on what we noticed and what we might carry forward into everyday life.
Post the workshop, we'll head for a South Indian breakfast, the ultimate Bengaluru ritual, with filter coffee, conversation, and time to connect.
What you get
A guided observation and journaling experience outdoors
A journaling kit with your first nature-inspired entries
Simple practices to bring more presence and curiosity into daily life
A reflective group experience rooted in attention and connection
Breakfast & Filter Coffee
Who this is for
This space is open to:
• Anyone looking to slow down and reconnect with their surroundings
• People curious about journaling, mindfulness, or creative reflection
• Nature lovers and attentive wanderers
• Anyone who wants to spend a couple of hours noticing more deeply
No artistic experience or nature knowledge is required. This workshop is not about making perfect art, it's about paying attention.
About the Facilitator
Shivani Mansingh is an Executive and Leadership Coach (ICF-PCC) and facilitator who creates reflective spaces for people to reconnect with themselves and what matters most. Drawing from coaching, experiential learning, and deep listening practices, she designs experiences that cultivate presence, curiosity, and meaningful reflection.
To book your experience
• Follow the registration questions on this page.
• Complete the payment of ₹1,000 per person using the payment link <https://rzp.io/rzp/3JoF1OL5> provided in the registration form, and share the UPI transaction number. You may also share a screenshot of the payment to +91 9886643861.
• All profits from this experience will go towards supporting The Mycelium Conservation Trust and its conservation work.
• Once payment is received, your registration will be approved.
Refund Policy
We are unable to offer refunds on cancellations. However, if you are unable to attend, you may transfer your pass to a friend or nominate someone else to participate in your place.
Questions?
For any questions, contact +91 9886643861.
This Experience is brought to you by UoB
Understanding Our Backyard is a citizen-led festival celebrating our relationship with nature, through walks, workshops, conversations, and shared experiences.
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