A Deeper Nature Connection Experience - finding Springtime joy and re-connection

Step away from the chaos of every day life and let me guide you through a relaxing, multi sensory forest bathing and nature connection experience in a gorgeous woodland on the Isle of Purbeck. As the living earth wakes up in response to the sunshine and warmth around us, we'll be embracing the special seasonal essence of Spring - new growth, unfurling leaves, birdsong, woodland flowers.

This half day session will offer you an opportunity to explore and deepen your connection with nature. Opening up your senses with a relaxing forest bathing experience, then being guided in how to safely connect and interact with tree and landscape energies.

Forest Bathing, or Shinrin Yoku, as it is known in Japan, is the practice of immersing oneself in the atmosphere of the forest for relaxation and health care. It is a wellness practice scientifically proven to aid relaxation and reduce stress, inviting joy and pleasure through a sensory connection with nature.

Research has shown that a regular 2-3 hours Shinrin Yoku practice can:

• restore mental energy

• relieve stress

• increase concentration

• spark creativity

• strengthen immunity

• reduce inflammation

• lower blood pressure

• improve short term memory

We’ll focus on slowing down and engaging all our senses with the natural world, whilst absorbing the special qualities of our gorgeous location in the Isle of Purbeck. You don’t have to have had any experience in mindfulness or forest bathing, just come along with a sense of curiosity and an open mind.

A woodland tea ceremony, with foraged tea infusion will deepen your appreciation of nature's scent and taste, and offer time for reflection, and awareness of the seasonal Celtic festival of Beltane, and the cycle of the year. 

Our group will then be gently guided into individual interactions with different trees around us. You’ll tune in to the ‘genus loci’ of the surrounding landscape and navigate its information blueprint, listening to what it reveals. We'll gather in circle to share our intentions for personal nature connection time during the spring. 

Please get in touch with any questions: info@vibrantearth.com

I am an experienced walk leader, mindfulness teacher, geomancer and a certificated Forest Therapy Practitioner. I also hold current certificates in Outdoor First Aid and Mental Health First Aid.

Terms: once booked refunds will be given up to 21 days before the event. If you need to cancel within 14-21 days a refund is only given if your place can be taken by another participant. Less than 14 days - no refund.