the SAVOR project
science-based and nature-infused
Savor| \ ˈsā-vər
Synonyms: relish, enjoy (to the full), appreciate, delight in, revel in, luxuriate in, linger (“she savored every bite”).
What is The SAVOR Project?
- We emphasize evidence-based methods to cultivate resilience, health, and well-being
- We promote ways to compassionately engage with food, our bodies, and our communities
- We stand in solidarity with those fighting to eradicate systems of racism and oppression
The SAVOR Project was developed in 2019 by Dawnn McWatters, Psy.D., a clinical psychologist, educator, and food activist.
Mindful eating – connecting with our food system
This short video was inspired by exercises from Dr. Jan Chozen Bay’s book Mindful Eating, which I had the pleasure of experiencing during a mindful eating weekend retreat at Great Vow Monastery and also at a professional conference sponsored by UCSD Center for Mindfulness….
Mindfulness in nature – savoring color
I adore the color purple. Put me in a full-bloom field of lavender come July and I’m giddy with happiness. I’m continually impressed but not surprised by what we’ve learned in the field of therapeutic horticulture about the many health benefits available through our…
Mindfulness in nature – savoring sound
Sound is all around us, throughout our day. We encounter sounds that may be sweet or soothing, and occasionally, sounds that we might not want to hear. However, sounds provide information and help us navigate in, and connect with, our larger world. A growing…
