**This program is now full. Please contact ksiglin@yorklandtrust.org to be added to the waitlist.**
Soak up the Spring air and awaken with nature as we slowly walk the coastal woods and vernal pool habitats at Fuller Forest Preserve. Session includes gentle mindful movement, a series of guided sensory invitations, slow gentle walking over 1/2 mile to a mile total and ends with a tea gathering. Perfect for beginners and seasoned forest bathers alike.
Forest Bathing is an outdoor guided mindfulness group practice with proven health benefits. The session offers a slow guided walk through natural forest settings, several 10-15 minute guided sensory invitations done individually, and then a final tea gathering at the end. Every part of the session is done in a quiet forest setting. The many health benefits include slowing your pulse, lowering blood pressure, improving natural immune system, lowering stress, and increasing creativity…to name a few.
Details:
• Walk starts promptly at 1pm. Please arrive early. Nev will be greeting people starting at 12:30 in the Fuller Forest Parking lot.
• Tripod camp chairs provided.
• Please dress in layers for the weather. Rain jackets and umbrellas encouraged in case of rain.
• Insects should still mostly be sleeping, but bring/wear bug repellent if desired.
• Bring water or blanket if desired. Event is rain or shine. A note: rain is a sensory delight, but high winds/storms are not safe! So we will announce via email and social media of a high winds weather cancellation.
• We love our furry friends, but please no dogs allowed for this group guided session in order to ensure a comfortable and mindful experience for you and for others.
• Please note there are no bathrooms at the site.
