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Mind Body Ecology Institute

Helping people reconnect with nature, community, and self.

Eco Programs + Resilience Workshops
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Our Work: Eco Wellness, Healthy Living, & Environmental Education for All

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

What Does the Mind Body Ecology Institute Do?

We specialize in offering nature-based mindfulness programs, immersive eco retreats, resilience workshops, meditation trainings, and holistic environmental education to reawaken a sense of interdependence with the living lands, communities, and inner landscapes so individuals and communities can flourish.

Our approach blends Western science and humanities with Indigenous and contemplative wisdom.

Our programs are a fusion of eco mindfulness, somatic practices, and inner/outer regenerative sustainability education. We see life’s challenges as opportunities for resilience and growth — our programs provide practical tools for living with greater compassion, awareness, and connection to the Earth.

Participants in our eco retreats and workshops often share that they leave with deeper self-awareness, emotional resilience, and a renewed sense of belonging as a part of the natural world.

Together, we cultivate reverence for life in all its rich variety and empower each person to foster the collective flourishing of Earth, community, and self.

Our collective flourishing future begins within and with nature.

Learn More About Our Work

  • 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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    Nature-Based Meditation Retreats in Texas and Beyond

    We offer a variety of in-person and online programs throughout the year, from weekend meditation retreats near Fort Worth, Dallas, and Denver to ongoing mindfulness workshops and training opportunities. Our gatherings are designed for anyone 21+ interested in balancing inner growth with environmental responsibility.

    Stay connected by joining our newsletter for updates on new retreats, training, and events.

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    Our Ecosystem of Allies

    MBEI’s impact is strengthened through collaboration. We collaborate with practitioners, Indigenous teachers, nonprofits, universities, academic programs, grant foundations, and local community organizations who share a commitment to cultivating resilience while inspiring wise and responsible environmental stewardship.

    Together, we co-create experiences that honor the interconnectedness of all living beings.

    Meet Our Network of Friends
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    Help Support Our Work

    The Mind Body Ecology Institute is a registered 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit. Our work is made possible by the generosity of individuals, foundations, and sponsors who believe in the power of meditation, mindfulness, and environmental education to transform communities.

    Your support helps us continue offering accessible meditation retreats, training programs, and eco education opportunities in Fort Worth, Texas and beyond.

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