Tree Glee: Forest Bathing in Hampstead Heath

Event Information

Join us for a forest bathing experience that encourages connection with trees and nature through mindful and creative practices. This two-hour session is designed to help participants unwind and feel the benefits of time spent outdoors.

Our activities will include:

• Mindful movement (Qigong) – gentle and accessible to all
• Sensory mindfulness exercises for present-moment awareness
• Guided walking meditations
• Tree exploration through playful games
• Nature-inspired art
• Moments of stillness and awe

By the end of the session, participants will leave with a toolbox of mindfulness techniques they can incorporate into everyday life, and a deeper sense of connection with nature.

Contributors

Ciaran Ivanovic

Ciaran Ivanovic founded Mindful Kids in 2016. She is a former Montessori teacher who is passionate about supporting the mental well-being of children and adults. With over a decade of experience teaching mindfulness both indoors and outdoors, Ciaran brings a deep personal connection to her work, having experienced the transformative effects of nature and mindfulness in her own life.

She uses her artistic creativity to develop new and engaging ways to introduce mindfulness to children—many of which are now used by teachers and health professionals around the world. In addition to designing mindfulness resources, Ciaran writes meditations and exercises, including a recent commission for Bloomsbury and a well-known children’s audiobook series. Her latest creation includes nature-based mindfulness cards, known as Peace Packs.

Ciaran began her meditation practice 25 years ago in the tradition of the late Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh. A visit to his mindfulness village in France in 2018 greatly influenced her approach and inspired her to create the internationally accredited Teaching Mindfulness in Nature to Children online training program.

Ciaran is someone who truly “walks the walk.” She can often be found walking mindfully on Hampstead Heath, where she also leads therapeutic ‘Walks of Wonder’ for parents and carers.

Location of event

Location: Next to the flower stall by Hampstead Heath Overground Station, Southend Road, London NW3 2QD

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