At Hike With Cats, we maintain a phone-free and screen-free environment during all hikes and Yoga Nidra sessions. Here’s why this matters:
The Attention Revolution
Modern neuroscience (including Richard Davidson’s work) shows that:
- Constant screen use fragments attention – reducing our capacity for joy and presence
- Undistracted focus strengthens neural pathways for sustained happiness (visible on brain scans)
- Nature’s rhythms synchronize with our nervous system – but only when we fully show up
Our Promise to You
No phones – Secure storage provided pre-hike
Full sensory immersion – Notice birdsong, breeze, and Toby’s purrs
Attention training – Guides help redirect focus gently (like Davidson’s mindfulness research)
Real connection – With nature, your group, and our adventure cats
“What we practice grows stronger. Here, we practice presence.”
Good to know:
- Emergency communications are handled by your guide
- Photos of Toby are shared post-hike (with your permission)
- Many guests report feeling “more awake” after just one screen-free session