Description
Forest Bathing & Brunch
Autumn is a magical time to try forest bathing and experience the many wellness benefits of immersing in nature. The riot of colours instantly promotes feelings of awe and tranquillity and the crunchy leaves underfoot and the musty smells of decaying wood are a treat for the senses. As the leaves begin to fall we are reminded of the natural cycles of growth and change in nature.
Following our mindful and sensory session in the woodland we will cosy up with homemade soup, crusty rolls and hot drinks in the Café.
Meeting point: Cuerden View Cafe 10am.
This is for you if:
you are looking for a deeply restorative experience in nature
you are curious about how nature can transform your wellbeing
you are feeling called to improve your physical and mental health
you are feeling distracted and struggle to cultivate a sense of presence and stillness
you are a nature lover and want to strengthen and explore your connection with nature
you are looking to learn nature- based skills to help you manage stress and overwhelm
The practice of Forest Bathing has been scientifically proven to:
Strengthen your immune system
Regulate your nervous system
Reduce inflammation in the body
Reduce incidence or severity of depression, anxiety and other mood disorders
Increase feelings of gratitude, selflessness and wonder
Promote a sense of mental relaxation (decreased tendency to ruminate)
Increase feelings of gratitude, selflessness and wonder
have a positive impact on people who have ADHD, migraines, respiratory diseases and diabetes
What is Forest Bathing?
Forest bathing is a therapeutic practice where you are invited to mindfully explore the forest with all of your senses.
The practice has its roots in Japan, where it is called Shinrin-yoku (shinrin means ‘forest’ and ‘yoku means ‘bath’ ) and so shinrin-yoku means to bathe in the atmosphere of the forest. It is immersive, sensory and deeply restorative but I promise you can keep your clothes on!
Often when we are out in nature we have a purpose – we are exercising, walking the dog, counting steps, chatting with friends or out with our kids. Forest bathing is the opposite of this… it is simply ‘being’ in nature. To be ‘here’, not ‘there’. You will be guided through a series of invitations to help you slow down and awaken your senses so that you can experience nature’s medicine
When we open our senses to the forest, we begin to connect with her. There is a felt sense that we belong to the natural world. And when we connect with the forest something amazing happens – we begin to connect with ourselves
“Awakening our senses is the pathway to connection with the natural world and the present moment”
Your host:
Georgie is a wilderness therapy guide and accredited coach and she is here to help you experience the healing and transformative power of nature, helping you foster a deep connection with the natural world and easing self -connection
She hosts wellness experiences in nature, wellbeing retreats and 1:1 wild coaching sessions and through her coaching practice helps people reconnect with their true nature so that they can live authentic, wild and joyful lives
Some more information:
Meeting point: Cuerden View Cafe 10am.
Please wear sturdy, comfortable shoes of trainers, and dress appropriately for the weather. It is a good idea to bring warm layers and waterproofs when temperatures are lower.
You may want bring a small backpack so that you can carry a water bottle and any snacks you want to bring with you for your time in the forest.
The event is suitable for abilities, we do not move very far through the forest and go at a very slow pace. If you have any questions, please contact us
