About this Event
Honoring the last turn of the wheel: Breathe in clarity, release the old, and celebrate the grounding phase of Metal.
Join us for a deeply transformative adult forest bathing and energy wellness immersion in the quiet ravines of Gully Brook Park. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, autumn represents the Metal Element—a seasonal phase dedicated to harvesting our inner truth, discerning value, and mastering the sacred art of letting go. The emotional aspect of the Metal element is deeply tied to grief and sadness.
To support us in moving this heavy energy, we are honored to feature a very special Nature Ambassador—our gentle, loving Chocolate Lab! Dogs live completely and effortlessly in the present moment. By tapping into his quiet, grounding presence and steady, loving instincts, we will learn how to process grief, find comfort, and anchor ourselves fully into the now without needing any words at all.
Through deep connection with a higher power, community laughter, and nature play, we will celebrate this crisp season of refinement and somatic healing.
🍁 The Sacred Flow
- The Ritual of Letting Go: Before we take our first step onto the trail, we will gather at the circle to honor the phase of Metal. You will be invited to symbolically transfer something you are ready to release onto a fallen autumn leaf, casting it into the breeze or offering it to our sacred fire to clear space for the new reality.
- Tree Canopy EMYoga & Breathwork: Standing under the shelter of the towering autumn trees, we will practice Energy Medicine Yoga and specialized 5-Elemental breathwork. We will focus intensely on deep, refreshing lung-nourishing breaths to build clarity, open our collarbones, and clear away stagnant mental fog. Gentle meridian stretching and tapping will help fortify our energetic boundaries and nourish our internal systems.
- Mindful Nature Bathing Sensory Walk: We will step onto Gully Brook's flat valley trail for a slow, silent, sensory-guided immersion. Open your awareness to the crisp temperature of the air, the rustle of dry leaves, and the grounding weight of the earth beneath you.
- Creative Art & Nature Journaling: To bring play, joy, and lighthearted laughter to our Metal exploration, we will pause for a creative integration. You'll use elements from the forest floor to create intuitive leaf rubbings and unique rock art directly inside a nature journal, anchoring your spiritual connection to physical paper.
- Fire Pit Integration & Seasonal Nourishment: As the community space allows, we will conclude our circle around the cozy fire pit to connect, share insights, and laugh with friends. To physically honor our bodies, we will share warm herbal tea sweetened with honey alongside a homemade walnut and spinach pesto snack—culinary medicine intentionally chosen to soothe, lubricate, and deeply nourish the large intestine and lung meridians.
Event Details
- Date & Time: Tuesday, October 6 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Meeting Location:
- Address: 2100 River Rd, Willoughby Hills, OH 44094
- How to Find Us: Gather near the main parking area shelter. Look for the colorful pinwheels marking our welcome station!
- Registration & Energy Exchange: $18.00 per person.
- Skip the Fees: To bypass Eventbrite processing fees, please email us directly at [email protected] or text 419-297-1883 to request our Venmo information.
- Special Offer: Bring a Friend for Free! Grab our 2-for-1 special when registering so you can share this grounding, restorative seasonal shift with a loved one.
- What to Bring: Please bring a journal, a pen, weather-appropriate layers for moving outdoors, and a mug for hot tea.
- (No yoga mats are needed; all movement is trail-friendly).
I look foward to leading you in the woods of Gully Brook!
With heartfelt gratitude,
Jillian
Event venue & nearby stays
Gully Brook, 2100 River Rd, Willoughby Hills, United States
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