Mindfulness Through Nature: Forest Bathing Walk
This program will offer families the opportunity to explore and reconnect to the natural world guided by your senses, your heart and collective curiosity.
Research has shown that 'bathing in the environment of the forest' has many positive health benefits. The process of re-remembering and re-knowing our bodily connection to nature can lead to reduced stress, a decrease in blood pressure, a reduction in anxiety & depression and an increased feeling of comfort and calm.
Designed for families, this 45 minute walk will give you an opportunity to let go of stress, disconnect from outside distractions, and connect with each other better in a shared experience.
The walk will be held entirely outdoors. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
MEET YOUR GUIDE: Jane Wandless
Jane is a Certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide through the Association of Nature & Forest Therapy Guides and Programs (ANFT) and the owner of JEM Nature & Forest Therapy. She is also the Program Manager for The Morton Arboretum’s Chicago Region Trees Initiative (CRTI). Jane has a BS in Business Management from Towson University (Maryland) and enjoys camping and traveling to our state and national parks. She is passionate about the opportunity to build a place in communities for individuals to cultivate their relationships with the natural world through slow, sensory walks. Learn more @jemnaturewalks on Instagram.
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Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2886733-0
