Forest Bathing- Every season, every weather has something new to offer!
NEXT WORKSHOPS:
June- Sun 15/06 8.30-11, Mon 23/06 11-1.30
July- Sun 13/07 8.30-11, Mon 21/07 11-1.30
August- Sun 10/08 8.30-11, Mon 18/08 11-1.30
£15 (max 5 people)
A beautiful and mindful walk in the forest, immersing ourselves in nature.
2hours and a bit (Please allocate 20-30 minutes more just in case as we can go a little bit over sometimes) + our friendship cuppa at the end (not included in the price)
How do we connect with nature?
Inspired from the Japanese practice, shinrin-yoku, also known as forest bathing, we simply cultivate calmness and being present in the moment. Imagine being silent for a couple of hours, connecting with nature, re-connecting with your senses, and practicing mindfulness.
How do we practice?
Being present: No phone, no talking, nowhere to go, no agenda
Being observant: We may look at the shapes, feel the texture of the ground, and the bark of the trees. We listen to the sounds, breathe the fresh air mindfully, inhale, exhale, we feel, we smell, we taste.
I also offer few gentle yogi stretches at the start.
What are the benefits?
The list is large and everyone enjoys this practice in their own way. However here some of the common benefits:
Walking, mindfulness and nature do help with de-stressing, help us to focus because we feel calmer and we learn "to be mindful". As our nervous system calms down, we may feel less anxious, worries and thoughts may slow down. Our blood pressure, breathing and overall wellbeing may improve. Nature can boost our mental and physical health.
What we enjoyed so far:
Feb 25- Towards Spring..... Tree hugging, journaling, Mindfulness in the woods...Spring is definitely on its way!
Oct 24- Autumn sensory & Mindful forest walk (Charity walk)
Fabulous weather, vibrant colours, Mandala making(See gallery) and much more... We were blessed by the visit of two cute deers just at the end of the walk (What a magical send off!) and a lovely "friendship cuppa" at the local Pub. We raised £35 for Turning Tides "Ending Homelessness"
Sept 24-End of the Summer. We were blessed with the weather and enjoyed stretching, breathing and reflecting right in the heart of the forest. Most beautiful trees to hug!
July 24- Connecting and celebrating Summer & Nature
Outdoor yoga & a mindful and sensory forest walk.
May 24- With Spring in mind: Introductory Mindfulness walk & Yoga workshop
20/01/24- WINTER Wellness Workshop "Aroma yoga": A beautiful blend of yoga and essential oils.