Time to unplug, Reconnect with the Natural World, & Rewild Your Spirit!
Simple, Science-backed Nature Connection Practices, One-Click Access on Any Device, Support & Encouragement in Every Lesson, Self-Paced so You NEVER Fall Behind!
- You know you feel better when you spend time in Nature, but you don’t seem to get out there as often as you’d like to.
- Your ____________ (fill in the blank…hips? knees? energy levels?) aren’t quite what they used to be but you are determined to keep moving. (Just need to figure out how…)
- You’d rather spend your free time in Nature than in a gym or a yoga studio.
- You often chose vacation spots and weekend activities around Natural beauty because it inspires you.
- You may cultivate houseplants, garden, or have a houseful of pets in an effort to feel that connection but something is still missing.
- You’ve sometimes felt as though trees or other parts of the more-than-human world were trying to communicate with you. (Hint: They were!)
Maybe you’ve tried a forest bathing practice (or watched one one YouTube), but now you’re stuck wondering how to keep that feeling going because you don’t live in a forest.
Maybe you sense that walking in the outdoors would be nourishing for you, but you don’t really want to have to track your steps, your distance, or your calories.
Maybe you already enjoy an occasional stroll, but you know you’re not getting the full benefits of communion with Nature and wonder if it’s even possible in a suburban neighborhood or city block.
Maybe you’re feeling a niggling tug to get quieter and reconnect with your own soul, but every time you try to get there with a practice like yoga or meditation, you feel too distracted.
Walk the Year is a simple, no-fuss, guided program for Earth-conscious women
You open your eyes on a Tuesday morning and roll over to check your messages.
Among your expected emails is a prettier one, marked by green leaves. You feel better already! : )
While your morning coffee is brewing, you click the link in the email to watch or listen to this week’s 10-minute message. There’s Alex in her back yard, offering words of inspiration and encouragement as she demonstrates the week’s simple mindful walking practice. You click another link to automatically save this week’s beautiful Nature-based screensaver to your phone - a continual reminder of your commitment to yourself.
After lunch, you decide to take a short stroll and try out Alex’s suggestions. You follow the steps to clear your mind and center yourself so you’ll be less distracted on your walk.
To your surprise, you notice a tree in your neighborhood you swear you’ve never seen before. Has that always been there? You hear a bird and it makes you smile. You can almost feel your heartbeat slowing down. You decide this stuff really works!
20 minutes later, you’re back at your desk, feeling lighter and somehow more focused than you were this morning. You whiz through your to-do list.
That evening, you decide to spend a few minutes reflecting on your walk and jotting down impressions in your beautiful WALK for Wellbeing journal. You follow the prompts Alex shared to dig a little deeper as you do.
When night falls, you fall asleep easily and sleep deeply.
As a part of WTY, you’ll receive a single video & audio each week, walking you through a simple nature connection practice you can do on a short walk. (Or even standing in your yard or garden). You'll also have FULL ACCESS to the entire library of mindful walks, so if the activity I select for you in any given week doesn't resonate or you'd like to add a second, third, or fourth walk that week, you simply login and choose one.
You won’t be asked to spend unnecessary time in Zoom calls. I don’t use social media as a discussion forum. I want you to spend less time online - not more. When we spend more time truly unplugged and out in Nature, we’re happier, calmer, more energized and even more productive.
Science confirms what we can feel: Regular mindful connection with the more-than-human world promotes energy, focus, creativity, and compassion - all things we need at this time in our lives to feel and do our best for ourselves and others.
52 bite-sized videos (with closed captions and speed controls) featuring simple Walk for Wellbeing
practices you can use RIGHT WHERE YOU ARE - No forest needed! (a $197 value)
Audio versions of each video to take your weekly lessons on the go - and come back to them over and over. (a $77 value)
Journal/contemplation prompts to help you go deeper with each weekly practice (a $97 value)
Seasonal WALK for Wellbeing journals to print (or fill in on your computer or tablet with a program like Goodnotes) and create a lasting record of your progress! ($144 value)
BONUS: The 5-Day Mindful Walking Challenge - Five days of gentle audio-guided Nature walks you won’t find anywhere else! (a $37 value)
BONUS: The WALK for Well-being ‘Walkshop’ - Watch Alex walk you through the entire formula as she walks you through her neighborhood. (a $47 value)
SPECIAL BONUS: 12-month access to the ENTIRE library of videos and audios so you can pick and choose additional walks any time!
BONUS: Beautiful, nature-inspired screensavers to help keep you motivated! (a $37 value)
BONUS: A PDF copy of the bestselling book, The Mindful Walker by Alex Strauss (a $10 value)
Peaceful, distraction-free time to develop and solidify healthy habits to last a lifetime. (Priceless!)
Get it all for only $277 $222!
Get the Companion Card Deck!
Special offer - $45!
After nine months of Zoom calls, I knew I needed to find a way to start moving more! I joined Walk the Year to give myself some accountability but I found so much more! Alex's enthusiasm for Nature and mindfulness is infectious! My daily walks have been the key to staying sane and balanced in this crazy time!"
Walk the Year has been one of the best investments I've made for my health! I'm sleeping better and my diet has improved. I look forward to Alex's videos every week!"
Can't say enough good things about Walk the Year! Alex is so knowledgeable and encouraging, it makes you want to stick with it. Amazing that something so simple (walking outside) could be so helpful. I learn something new about myself every week!
“Hey! I’m Alex Strauss, author, Founder of The Mindful Walker School of Wellbeing, creator of the WALK for Wellbeing
formula, and lead coach at Walk the Year.
The best decision I ever made was choosing to commit a little time each day to foster a deeper relationship with the world around me. Walking mindfully in my suburban neighborhood clears my mind, strengthens my body, and uplifts my spirit like nothing else. It’s also saved my sanity in the last few chaotic years.
You DON’T have to live with constant worry and stress. Nature, our ‘Mother Earth’, stands ready to soothe and embrace you. Can you hear her calling you? Come walk with me!”
Q: What is Walk the Year?
Walk the Year is a weekly invitation for you to step out of the noise and busyness of your work and home life, and reconnect with your true nature through the gentle practice of communing with the Natural World. It’s all about connecting with the Earth right where you live, in the time your have - not travelling to a faraway forest or waiting for vacation. This is designed to FIT INTO YOUR LIFE as it is now - not after you’ve made ridiculous and unsustainable changes.
Q: Is this a class I have to show up for?
No. Walk the Year is more like a year-long subscription. It is for soul-led midlife women (and enlightened men!) who want to go deeper with me into our shared Nature Connection journey as a way to support their health and overall wellbeing. Members learn to master the four-part WALK for Wellbeing
formula through videos and audios featuring mindful walking practices from the Simple Path card deck. These are delivered each week via email. I'm no guru, but I AM a midlife woman, a mom, a business owner, an avid walker, a voracious reader, and a lifelong learner. I'd love the chance to share and what I'm learning with you!
Q: Where will I find the weekly lessons?
There are closed captions and speed controls on every video and you can implement each practice whenever it works for you. You can always share your thoughts and feedback via email. Each lesson is less than ten minutes long and designed to fit seamlessly into your full and busy life!