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Embrace the Darkness
Embrace the Darkness is a podcast from the South Downs National Park Authority - an International Dark Sky Reserve and one of the best places in the United Kingdom for observing the night sky.
Hosted by our own ”Queen of Darkness”, Elinor Newman, the podcast explores our connection with the night sky through the cosmos, nature, nocturnal wildlife and our own mental health and wellbeing.
Each episode features a different guest, bringing their own perspective on the night sky and how they ’Embrace the Darkness.’
Music for season 1 from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-johnson/the-closer-we-feel
License code: ISC7H98SN6TSSLHX
Music for season 2 is Take It All In from Zapsplatt
Embrace the Darkness
Mindful Stargazing
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On this week's episode, Elinor is joined by Mark Westmoquette, astrophysicist, Zen yoga teacher, author and 'mindful stargazer.'
Knowledgeable and insightful, Mark shares with Elinor his journey from focusing purely on the science of the cosmos, to embracing the deeper relationship people can have with the universe and their place within it.
The conversation spans from Mark's early career as a researcher, his time observing the dark night skies of St. Helena in the South Atlantic, and using mindfulness techniques to ground ourselves when in darkness, even under cloudy skies.
Mark even shares a mindful stargazing exercise you can try for yourself!
Remember, if you have a question, comment or suggestion, please email embracethedarkness@southdowns.gov.uk
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Thank you for listening to ‘Embrace the Darkness’, presented by Elinor Newman.
The podcast is recorded and produced by the South Downs National Park Authority from the South Downs International Dark Sky Reserve.
Season 2 edited by Francesca Turauskis of Tremula Network.
Music for season 1 is Orbit by D0d, direct from Uppbeat.
Music for season 2 is Take It All In from Zapsplatt
To find out more about the South Downs International Dark Sky Reserve, including the best places to stargaze, go to www.southdowns.gov.uk/dark-skies-hub