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The Dawn Temple
10.30am - 11.30am
This presentation showcases the way in which being in nature, using a range of physical, embodied and expressive modalities, can support wellbeing. Combining Mountain Biking riding/skills development with Experiential and Creative Arts processes provides a unique way to engage participants in therapeutic work outside of the office space. By being physically active, going on adventures and making meaning of lived experience, change can occur in real time. The lessons learnt on the trail can be applied to daily life.
Intentional time outdoors can further foster relationships with nature – self, community and country. This presentation gives an overview of how mountain biking is being adapted worldwide as a vehicle for physically, emotional, mental and cultural wellbeing. It also shares the learnings from a therapeutic Mountain Bike Therapy practice on Djaara Country, in Castlemaine and Bendigo.
Natalya Garden (she/her) is an Australian born woman of Scottish, Irish and New Zealand heritage. Born on the lands of the Turrabal and Jagerra people, raised on Kabi Kabi country in Southeast Queensland, she has been living on Dja Dja Wurrung country in Central Victoria for 12 years. She is a parent with lived experience of disability, natural disaster recovery and trauma. Co-owner of Rad Cycles and Gear Bike Shop; Founder and Therapeutic Practitioner of Mountain Bike Therapy Australia. Natalya has a BA in Visual Arts, MA in Masters in Experiential & Creative Arts Therapy (MIECAT Institute) and has completed training with Adventure Works Australia and Pupa Focusing. She is a Registered Clinical Member - Counselling (PACFA) and a of Outdoor Health Australia and the Global Syndicate of Mountain Bike Coaches.
The Dawn Temple
10.30am - 11.30am
This presentation showcases the way in which being in nature, using a range of physical, embodied and expressive modalities, can support wellbeing. Combining Mountain Biking riding/skills development with Experiential and Creative Arts processes provides a unique way to engage participants in therapeutic work outside of the office space. By being physically active, going on adventures and making meaning of lived experience, change can occur in real time. The lessons learnt on the trail can be applied to daily life.
Intentional time outdoors can further foster relationships with nature – self, community and country. This presentation gives an overview of how mountain biking is being adapted worldwide as a vehicle for physically, emotional, mental and cultural wellbeing. It also shares the learnings from a therapeutic Mountain Bike Therapy practice on Djaara Country, in Castlemaine and Bendigo.
Natalya Garden (she/her) is an Australian born woman of Scottish, Irish and New Zealand heritage. Born on the lands of the Turrabal and Jagerra people, raised on Kabi Kabi country in Southeast Queensland, she has been living on Dja Dja Wurrung country in Central Victoria for 12 years. She is a parent with lived experience of disability, natural disaster recovery and trauma. Co-owner of Rad Cycles and Gear Bike Shop; Founder and Therapeutic Practitioner of Mountain Bike Therapy Australia. Natalya has a BA in Visual Arts, MA in Masters in Experiential & Creative Arts Therapy (MIECAT Institute) and has completed training with Adventure Works Australia and Pupa Focusing. She is a Registered Clinical Member - Counselling (PACFA) and a of Outdoor Health Australia and the Global Syndicate of Mountain Bike Coaches.