Forest Bathing Benefits

There are many benefits to slowing down and connecting with your surroundings.
  • Improved immune function, reduced stress and improved mood are reported in research studies. 
  • ​A sense of relaxation and safety is created.
  • You are calm and open to new experiences.
  • A personal connection with nature is supported.
  • There is an experience of interdependence and connection with your surroundings and with others.
  • Curiosity, creativity and questions arise naturally.
  • You can participate and enjoy whatever your ability level.
  • A sense of peace and well-being are common results.​

What to Expect

​In a forest bathing session, you will attune to your surroundings with all of your senses, breathe deeply and connect with the earth.  You will have a chance to see things anew and offer gratitude from the heart.  Connection with yourself, with nature, and with others is invited. You may find a loving presence that will follow you into all parts of your life. 
​Simple, yet profound.

These are gently guided walks where all is by invitation. You will walk slowly with chances to pause and sit. Typically we walk 1/4- 1 mile over a 3 hour period. Easeful quiet is invited.

What to bring:
  • Water bottle
  • Dress for the weather. Layers are always a good idea as we will walk slowly, sit and spend most of the time outside.
  • Wear comfortable shoes, preferably a pair that you don’t mind getting muddy.
  • Insect repellent, sunscreen as needed
  • Journal if you have one (or paper provided as needed)

Try Forest Bathing

Awake in the Woods
 Sunday, 07/28/2019  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Olde Rope Mill Park
690 Olde Rope Mill Park Road
Woodstock, GA 30188
Sponsored by True Center
​Suggested Donation ($10-$30)
Please register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/awake-in-the-woods-tickets-62500345215

Awake in the Woods is for those seeking peace and healing within the heart of mother nature. The practices of forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) are used in this gently guided experiential session, leading participants into deep mindful presence that often activates joy. Research has identified what we intuitively knew about slowing down, and mindfully spending time in the woods – that it contributes to our well-being and health. Healing benefits include stress reduction, improved mood, less fatigue, and increased immune functioning.
Just as guided meditations can help participants to focus and deepen their experience, participating in “Awake in the Woods” guides participants through an experience in the woods that deepens their connection to nature, to themselves, to others, and to their spiritual path. By attuning to nature, participants naturally attune to their own divinity, their consciousness expands, and a deep sense of peace pervades body, mind and spirit. Sharing this experience in the presence of like-minded people increases the group’s sense of interdependence and the sacredness of all.
**Meet on the patio by the parking lot. Please dress comfortably and wear appropriate shoes for walking. It is recommended to dress in layers. This group will meet rain or shine, unless there is a presence of lightning or other dangerous weather. Should the event cancel due to weather, you will be contacted via email with the new date and time.

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Presentation:  Slow Nature
     National Association for Interpretation
​Contact  Marjorie for more information. 

marjpomper@gmail.com
770-366-6005

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