UMI Drop: Underwater Meditation

The most peaceful place on Earth isn't on Earth... It's underwater! UMI - Underwater Meditation Immersion Modern science has shown what humans have known intuitively for millenia: being in, near, and under water induces calming and restorative states within the body and mind. These states are known as Blue Mind. UMI programs have been developed to harness the innate benefits of Blue Mind and refine them into a living practice for individual, community, and planetary health. Practicing mindfulness underwater creates a unique container in which external distractions fall away. Beneath the surface, the rhythm of our breath, the weightlessness of our bodies, and the tactile sensations of the water call us into presence. In this mindful state we create space for the water to do its work on us. Join us December 12th for UMI Drop, an afternoon program that teaches the fundamentals of underwater meditation. We begin on land - setting intentions, reviewing procedures and safety protocols, and learning the skills we will deploy underwater. Then we will engage in two facilitated UMI immersions (underwater meditations), with time for reflection and sharing in-between. Participants leave with support integrating water connection into their daily lives. All participants must be Open Water SCUBA certified. No meditation experience required. Details Date & Time: December 12th, 1 - 4:30pm MST (Note: the headline time listed on Momence is in CST, not MST!) Where: One World Dive & Travel - 6860 S Clinton Ct M, Greenwood Village, CO 80112 Included: All rental equipment & air, 2 confined water UMI sessions About the facilitator: Alex Julie is the founder of UMI. He is a PADI Dive Master and mindfulness teacher. He has been teaching underwater meditation since 2023. He is also certified in Eco-Chaplaincy through the Insight Meditation Center. UMI is a 501c-3 organization dedicated to individual, collective, and ecological health. We have included a sliding scale ticket price for this offering to ensure the event is as accessible as possible.