FOREST BATHING THERAPY (Shinrin-Yoku) – Family Session

$175.00

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This is a on-site, Forest Bathing Therapy experience for families (between 3-6 people) of all ages. A session last a total of 1.5 hours.
This is a great family activity to foster connection between you, your loved ones and the natural world. In addition to spending quality time with your family, Forest Bathing fosters curiosity, creativity, fun, play and ignites your sense of wonder!
The session is designed based on the family’s set intention and needs – which are discussed together prior to the appointment. You can choose from 3 different public trails that offers different landscapes.

Description

A guided Forest Bathing Therapy Session consists of a series of invitations that are designed specifically to help the body slow down, de-stress, ground, and find solace and connection with body & mind through Nature’s natural abilities to heal.

Forest Bathing Therapy has been proven to help with: mental illnesses, grief & loss (including eco-grief), depression, anxiety, stress, blood-pressure, resilience, and much more. It anchors you into the body & present moment, ignites curiosity & creativity, and reconnects you to your inner child.

In addition, Forest Bathing Therapy on a consistent basis significantly increases acceptance of self, vitality, levels of well-being, pro-environmental attitudes & behaviors, as well as prosocial behaviors.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

-Forest Bathing is NOT a hike. In fact, we will be slowing down our pace & engaging all of our senses.
-Our time together will start with a quick introduction. Stef then guide you into the forest where, throughout the walk, she will be offering invitations to help you engage your senses & connect deeper. The experience ends with a Forest tea & snack.
-​Know that there is no right or wrong in Forest Bathing, and that it is okay for you to pass on an invitation.
-Throughout our walk, we will gather in a sharing circle from time to time and you will be invited to share, only if you feel called to.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
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-Appropriate clothing for the weather conditions
-Yoga mat or light blanket to sit on.
-Water bottle
-An open mind & open heart

LOCATIONS TO CHOOSE FROM:

1. NCC Greenbelt Trail – P21
4980 Ridge Rd, Ramsayville, ON K0A 2Y0, Canada

2. NCC Greenbelt Trail – P23 (Dewberry)
5185 Dolman Ridge Rd, Orléans, ON K1C 7G4, Canada

3. Petrie Islands, Ottawa, ON, Canada

If you have any concerns or questions and you would like to discuss prior, please do not hesitate to communicate with Stef so that she may cater to your needs and make this experience as comfortable as possible for you!

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