Experience the healing benefits of nature and join Kim and Renee from SunnyMoon Rising for a short hike to a wooded area and to find a tree of your choice to connect with. You will then be guided through an immersive experience focusing on the sights, sounds, smells, feels, and tastes around you. This Japanese technique of mindful connection to nature is known as shinrin-yoku or forest bathing. Kim and Renee have added their own unique touch to the forest bathing experience by embedding what they call, “Tree Meditation”. This easy and slow hike with frequents stops through nature spaces is not meant to be cardio exercise, but rather a mindful experience.
April 26: A Fresh Start (How Nature Spring Cleans and New Birth Surrounds)
Grounding in nature following a sound bath helps lengthen the benefits of that therapy so be sure to sign up for the 1 p.m. Sound Bath too!
Location: Meet at the Visitor Center
* FREE for members, and FREE for non-members with paid admittance.
* Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
* Sessions may cancel if it is actively storming, or travel to the park is dangerous. Those who sign up in advance will be notified by e-mail of cancellations or meeting location changes.
* Registration required. Sign Up
Tips from the Pros: Weather permitting, you will be outside 30 minutes or longer, so warm gear is suggested for your comfort (coat, hat or ear covering, gloves, warm boots, hand/foot warmers, blanket). We have some rugs available for sitting but attendees may bring a chair, blanket and/or yoga mat for additional comfort. An indoor space will be used should the weather become bad. If you aren't used to being outside in nature during the winter, you will fall in love with it! Spots are limited so reserve yours early. A water bottle is also suggested.
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