Forest Bathing or shinrin yoku is a nature-based mindfulness practice that invites us into our senses and relationship with our bodies and environment. Health benefits of this practice include lowered blood pressure, boosted immune system, enhanced focus and a sense of relaxation.
Taking Good Care: (AKA Release form)
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What is an In-Person Forest Bathing Walk?
An in-person guided walk is an amazing experience for different bioregions, humans, and More-Than-Human communities of the Earth to speak to each other! Participants have said it "feels like playing outside" and "reminds them of when they were kids exploring in the woods or the creek near their homes."
As your guide, I will help you settle into embodied practice. Then, I will offer invitations to you to explore. Part of exploring includes not using the invitation, but rather responding to who or what is drawing your attention. The core practice is your own response to invitations on the land where you are. We will spend time responding and then return to our circle to share. Sharing is always optional. Holding supportive space while others share is an amazing offering. We follow this pattern until we end with a Tea Under the Trees.
*A walk is not a vigorous hike. You will likely walk 1-1.5 miles at a leisurely pace. The terrain is gravel with some uneven areas and roots. Several park benches line the trail.
What you need to know:
Arrival: Please plan to arrive about 10 minutes before the start of our walk. We will meet at the boat launch along the creek.
About the Location:
Be aware of any trail hazards in your bioregion such as poison ivy, uneven trails, etc.
A public restroom (Port-o-let) is available at the start of the trail.
Materials:
Water for hydration, sunscreen, bug spray, hat, comfortable shoes, a blanket or pad to sit on, Epipen if prescribed.
Wild Spirit Paths, LLC, will have camp stools and sit pads for use during the walk.
