Qigong & Nature Connection in the Woods - A Celebration of Summer

Join us for a relaxing and restorative morning of Qigong and the nature connection practice of Forest Bathing. You will be guided to gently move and awaken your body and senses in the beautiful Nature Reserve at Mere Sands. 
This time of year was traditionally marked and celebrated as the beginning of Autumn across Britain (known as 'Lammas') and Ireland (known as 'Lughnasadh'). It was a time of celebrating and giving thanks to the Earth and for the first fruits of the harvest. We will weave this theme throughout our morning in the woods and end the session with tea and light snacks, including home made sconebread!

• Nicky from Wuji Wellbeing will lead you through Qigong; a mindful movement practice among the trees. 

• Claire from Journeys in Nature will then guide you through the woods, offering suggestions of ways to more deeply connect to +the nature around you through your senses. This is based on the Japanese inspired practice of Forest Bathing which encourages you to slow down, quieten the mind and relax through immersing yourself in nature (no swimming involved!). 

Who is this suitable for?

No experience is necessary, everyone aged 18+ is welcome. No dogs, unless they are an assistance dog. If you have any mobility or accessibility needs please contact us before booking to discuss suitability as we do go off the main paths and the ground can be uneven.

Please only attend if you feel well and inform your instructors of any relevant health conditions they should be aware of. If you are unsure about participating safely then please seek medical advice before joining.

Unfortunately, the Qigong element is not suitable if you are currently undergoing treatment for cancer, or if you are, or could be pregnant.

Clothing

Please dress appropriately for the weather, with waterproofs if it forecasts rain. Walking boots are recommended as it can be muddy underfoot.

Dietary needs

We will finish the session with some herbal tea and light snacks. If you have any dietary requirements or allergies please include this information when booking. 

Parking & Facilities

There is a car park on site which is open 24 hours a day, a £4 charge applies. Payment is via pay and display machine beside the visitor centre using coins or card.

Visitor centre, cafe and toilets are open 10am - 4pm.

Exact details of the meeting point & other details will be emailed to you approximately 7 days before the event.

Booking information

By booking this event you agree to the terms and conditions, please read them here https://www.journeysinnature.com/terms-conditions-1-1

 If you need to cancel, a full refund will be issued if you cancel more than 7 days prior to the event (minus any credit or debit card charges). Cancellation at shorter notice than this will result in a discretionary refund only if we can rebook your place in time with someone else. You can also transfer the booking to a friend. Journeys in Nature & Wuji Wellbeing are under no obligation to rebook or refund for no-shows or cancellations within 7 days of the event.

The session would only be cancelled by us due to extreme weather or other unforeseen circumstances. In the unlikely event that an event is cancelled by us , then you will receive a full refund or exchange for a future session (minus any debit/credit card charges).

Contact details

If you have any questions you can email Claire at forestbathingliverpool@gmail.com or Nicky at nicky@wujiwellbeing.com

We are really looking forward to guiding you :)