Experience Nature Unplugged : A Guide to Wellness in the Digital Age

You hold in your hands a beacon of light in our overly distracted digital world. Sebastian Slovin and Sonya Mohamed are co-founders of the wellness education organization Nature Unplugged. Since 2012, they have worked with thousands of clients — families, working professionals, educators and students — through workshops, coaching, and retreats, to help them cultivate wellness in the digital age. In their newest book, Experience Nature Unplugged: A Guide to Wellness in the Digital Age, they not only detail the problem — why we are so obsessed with our screens and devices — but more importantly, focus on how to find solutions that work. Breaking free from the clutches of technology overuse isn’t just a nice idea; it’s something that is absolutely achievable. These pages hold the same ideas, research, methods and tools that have consistently worked for Nature Unplugged clients, and they are now available to you. This book is for anyone looking to navigate today’s noisy digital world with more intention. It’s a step-by-step journey toward wellness and balance in the digital age.

Sebastian Slovin grew up in La Jolla, California and traveled extensively as a professional bodyboarder. Through his travel, Sebastian developed a deep love and appreciation for our natural world, and at the same time was drawn to the practice of yoga. As a young boy, he lost his father to suicide, which would later deeply inspire his path in life. He holds a BA in Environmental Policy from San Diego State University and an MA in Leadership Studies from the University of San Diego. He and his wife, Sonya, founded Nature Unplugged, which focuses on cultivating wellness through healthier relationships with technology and a deeper connection to nature. When he is not writing or working on Nature Unplugged, Sebastian enjoys swimming, bodysurfing, surfing, and stand-up paddling (pretty much all things) in the wild Pacific Ocean. For more information visit www.sebastianslovin.com and www.natureunplugged.com

Sonya Mohamed Co-Founded Nature Unplugged to promote wellness in the digital age by encouraging healthy relationships with technology and inspiring a reconnection to nature. Before starting Nature Unplugged, Sonya worked in education administration for over 12 years including the University of North Carolina Wilmington, Duke University, the University of California, Los Angeles and most recently, the University of San Diego. An east-coast native, Sonya grew up outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and has enjoyed living across the states and abroad. She has lived in Southern California for over six years now, planting roots in Encinitas, California with her husband and business partner, Sebastian Slovin. Sonya received her Master of Education from UCLA and more recently a Master of Arts in Leadership Studies from the University of San Diego. Her primary interest has always been in the cognitive and social-emotional development of adolescents and young adults. Deeply rooted in her belief that happiness comes from play and creative expression, Sonya is an avid flag football player and artist.