Mindful Outdoor Experiences

“Be aware of the contact between your feet and the earth. Walk as if you are kissing the earth with your feet.”

- Thich Nhat Hahn

Spending time in nature is a powerful antidote to the stress of modern living. A growing body of evidence has proven what many naturalists, outdoor enthusiasts, poets, and indigenous cultures have long known: the great outdoors is profoundly good for us on all levels. Simply being present in the natural world, with all of our senses fully alive, can have a remarkably healing effect.

Together, we will practice Forest Bathing, or Shinrin-Yoku, which means “luxuriating in the forest.” This practice of mindfulness in nature emerged in the 1980s and has been scientifically proven to lower heart rate and blood pressure, reduce stress hormones, boost the immune system, and improve overall feelings of well-being.

Prepare for wonder and awe as you experience the outdoors in a whole new way.