Forest Bathing

Sun May 14, 2023
10:00am to 11:15am ET
Age: 13+
Price: $12
Location:
The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation
9738352160
150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, 07456
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From the Japanese 'shinrin-yoku', the practice of forest bathing means to immerse oneself in the forest and soak in the atmosphere through the senses. This walk at an easy pace focuses on connecting to nature through mindfulness.

Explore the senses and the present moment through short, guided, meditations and breathing exercises in the forest. At the end of our walk, sample a tea made from pine and spruce needles foraged on the Weis property, with some seasonal variations throughout the year. This tea is meant to show our gratitude and appreciation and is a way of tasting and taking in the land to further connect to it. 

Forest bathing has been shown to help decrease stress levels and anxiety, and to improve the immune system and symptoms of depression, to name a few benefits. Register online.

 

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