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Gentle Yoga & Nature Walk

  • Allen Pond 3330 Northview Drive Bowie, MD, 20716 United States (map)

Join Ateeka Contee, founder of the MindFull Healing Collective, for a peaceful hour at Allen Pond Park, a serene local gem in Bowie, MD. This guided experience with a BIPOC somatic psychotherapist, ayurvedic expert, & yoga instructor blends gentle, trauma-informed yoga with a mindful nature walk to help you reconnect with yourself, the natural world, and the community.

This small group experience is perfect for anyone seeking to slow down, release tension, and enjoy the beauty of one of Bowie’s most loved parks.


What We'll Do:

  • Meet & Begin with Gentle Movement (30 min)Gather at Allen Pond, where you’ll be guided through slow yoga and breathwork to settle into your body.

  • MindFull Nature Walk (15 min)Stroll at an easy pace, noticing the park’s lake, trees, and sounds of nature.

  • Sensory Awareness & Quiet Reflection (15 min)Pause in a scenic spot to connect with your senses and close with a grounding reflection and open space to connect with others if you wish.


What to Bring:

  • Comfortable clothing and walking shoes

  • Water bottle

  • Optional: yoga mat or towel, journal, bug spray

About Your Facilitator

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Ateeka “Anne” Contee (she/her)
Ateeka “Anne” Contee (she/her)

Ateeka Contee, founder of MHC, is a licensed trauma therapist and Imago-certified couples facilitator with decades of experience in relational healing. She is also a Certified Master Safe Conversations® Facilitator, bringing a culturally inclusive approach to helping people connect across differences.

Born and raised in India with a background in yoga, Ayurveda, and Eastern healing traditions, Ateeka’s unique approach integrates somatic therapy, mindfulness, and relationship science to support lasting change. One of her passions is to work in communities of color with a collaborative approach addressing transgenerational trauma, relational science, and integrating nature in her work.

Ateeka is a featured writer for Counseling Today magazine, where she mentions the absence of cultural competencies in the mental health industry.

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