Forest Bathing

Forest Bathing-  Every season, every weather has something new to offer!

£15 (max 8 people- it's nicer 😉) Next Workshop on Sunday 23/02/25

Some of you have joined me few times for the sensory & mindful walk. This time, we will fully "bathe in the forest" among the trees and immerse ourselves in nature.

From 9.30 to 12pm (Please allocate 15 minutes more just in case as we can go a little bit over sometimes) + our friendship cuppa at the end.


How do we connect and what is forest bathing?
What is it?
A Japanese practice also known as shinrin-yoku which simply involves being calm and quiet in the forest. 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: 
Forest bathing contributes to lowering our cortisol levels, the stress hormone and thereby contributes to distressing. It can help you focus and remember things because you feel calmer and you learn "to be mindful". As your nervous system calms down, you may feel less anxious, your worries and thoughts may slow down etc. your blood pressure may improve etc. Forest Bathing helps to improve your mental and physical health.

 

This 2 hour introductory workshop is a blend of yoga, mindfulness meditation and aromatherapy designed to nourish your body, mind, and soul.