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Helping to create a regenerative, equitable, and ecologically harmonious world.

We work at the unique intersection of health & wellness, education, and environmental sustainability. Together, we grow.

We guide people in reconnecting with nature, community, and self to cultivate flourishing while inspiring wise and responsible environmental stewardship.

Our stories of separation from the Earth and ourselves are seeds of the global challenges we face.

At the Mind Body Ecology Institute, we see challenges as opportunities for growth.

Our programs weave Western science and humanities with Indigenous and contemplative wisdom along with nature-based mindfulness and somatic practices to cultivate reverence for the preciousness of life in all its rich diversity.

Participants in our programs report developing greater self-awareness, compassion, emotional resilience, and a practical sense for our interdependence with Earth and all living beings.

Our experiences together reinvigorate and empower participants with impactful ways each person can foster the collective flourishing of Earth, community, and self.

In this way, our mission is built on opportunity, growth, and action.

Our flourishing future begins within … and with nature.

  • Eco Resilience Initiative

    An Eco Wellness Leadership Initiative for Personal Development, Environmental Stewardship, and Resilient Living

    The Eco Resilience Initiative is designed to empower individuals to foster ecological awareness, personal and community resilience, and mindful environmental stewardship.

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  • Fostering Climate Resilience is an Opportunity for Flourishing across Generations

    Dr. Jyoti Mishra and her son Ayan explore how caring for the environment, our communities, and ourselves in mindful, trusting, and responsible ways fosters resilience and flourishing. Jyoti shares some about her research in the mental health impacts of climate disasters, emphasizing how collective action fused with mindful eco-therapy helps heal personal, community, and ecological traumas.

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  • The Ecology of Resilience

    The Rhythms of Earth and Heart

    Rooted in Ecodharma mindfulness, somatic movement, and the transformative power of song and music, this retreat at High Hope Ranch invites participants to connect deeply with themselves, the land, and supportive community.

    Step into your fullest potential for growth and resilience during bluebonnet season in Texas!

    Friday 5:00 pm CST to Sunday 2:00 pm CST, Oct. 17-19, 2025 at High Hope Ranch, Glen Rose, Texas

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  • Mindfulness and Ocean Conservation

    Will Hackman is a land and marine conservationist and climate advocate with more than 15 years’ experience in U.S. political campaigning, public policy process, NGO / non-profit leadership, and global environmental issue advocacy. Will is currently writing a book on how to radically reframe how we think, speak, and act on climate change solutions.

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  • The Living Stories of Michael Tongkeamha, Kiowa Nation Tribal Member

    A Conversation with a Community Leader and Changemaker, Part 1.

    In honor and celebration of the launch of Flourising Ideas, we invited Michael Tongkeamha to share some of his wonderful stories and wisdom. Michael is a widely respected Kiowa community leader, business owner, and changemaker in North Texas, which is also the home of MBEI.

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  • Our Shared Challenges

    Our Shared Challenges

    Many around the world, particularly in the United States, live and work in highly artificial environments, cooled in the summer and heated in the winter, engineered with electricity, running water, and high-speed internet connections for work, communication, news, and entertainment.

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  • Transformation, Regeneration, Flourishing

    What world would you like to live in? As you visualize, perhaps consider what your own interests, skills, and talents are, who the people who have supported you through the challenges are, and which sorts of activities you have found the most meaningful.

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    Programs

    We offer a variety of in-person and online programs year round. We have others in development which are not yet listed. You are welcome to join our newsletter at the link below.

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    Network

    Our networking activities include cooperative and collaborative relationships with a diversity of practitioners, non-profit organizations, indigenous groups, academic programs and centers, community groups, among other stakeholders who are fully dedicated to Earth care and promoting flourishing.

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    The Mind Body Ecology Institute operates as a 501(c)3 educational nonprofit organization thanks to the charitable partnerships with individuals, foundations and sponsors like you.

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