Public Forest Therapy Walk
June 21 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am
Forest Therapy Walk Public Session
Registration costs $30 per participant.
What is Forest Therapy? Forest therapy is the practice of being one with and connecting to nature. It is based on the Japanese practice of “shinrin yoku” or forest bathing, which was developed during the Japanese tech boom as a way to improve mental health and wellbeing.
Benefits: Forest bathing has a number of health benefits including boosted immunity (increase in natural killer (NK) cells and anticancer proteins), reduced stress, reduced inflammation, improved mood, improved mental health (reduced anxiety and depression, improved self-esteem), lowered blood pressure and heart rate, improved sleep, deactivated sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight), activated parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest), regulated blood sugar, improved concentration and short-term memory, increased creativity, fostered understanding of interdependence, increased feeling of social connection and empathy, and improved spiritual well-being. On top of the many health benefits, many find that forest bathing offers a sense of connection and community among participants.
What to expect: We’ll be connecting with nature on the beautiful property at Evergreen, so dress appropriately for the weather and bring some water. We’ll do some mindful movements and breathing exercises, take a short hike, regroup and share, and close with a tea ceremony. The session will last ~2 hours total.
What to bring: Feel free to bring a lightweight camp chair, yoga mat, or sit pad to make yourself more comfortable and even a journal.
Rules & Requirements:
- No pets, with the exception of registered service animals
- Cell phones should be silenced, tucked away, and used sparingly
- Please respect your fellow participants
- This session is geared toward adults. All participants must be at least 18 years old. Stay tuned for future sessions tailored to students and children.
- You will be asked to complete a participation waiver prior to your session. All participants must complete a waiver.
- Weather – In the event of extreme or adverse weather conditions, sessions will be rescheduled. No refunds will be issued due to weather.
- Minimum Participant Requirement – A minimum of 8 participants must be registered at least 5 days (June 16) in advance of the session. If the minimum number of participants have no registered by then, we will contact you by email to determine if you would like to join a different session or if you would prefer a refund.
You’ll also receive an email from us beforehand to remind you of what to bring, where to park, where to meet, expectations, etc.