A Deeper Nature Connection Experience - Moving into Autumn

Step away from the chaos of every day life and let me guide you through a relaxing, multi sensory forest bathing experience in a gorgeous woodland on the Isle of Purbeck. We'll be embracing the special season of Autumn, and the changes that this time of year brings.

This half day session will offer you an opportunity to deepen your nature connection further. We'll start by opening up our senses with a relaxing forest bathing experience, then spending some time being guided in how to safely connect and interact with tree and landscape energies. Our very special ancient woodland site has abundant mature trees:   oak, ash, hazel birches, hawthorns as well as a lovely stream running through.   

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 the 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.

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 will interact in a safe and gentle way as we merge with the living landscape and become part of it.

What participants have said about this experience:

“Time to connect with nature at a deeper level. Time to let go of unimportant stuff. Come away with a feeling of deep well-being”

“ Everyone would benefit from this. It is a wonderful way of helping to cope with the challenges this world throws at you from time to time - thank you”

“Come with curiosity and openness and see what arrives for you, because it will, in unexpected ways”

“Learn something new and beautiful. Find yourself, nature and your place in nature. Come home."

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.