About this Event
Autumn is an opportunity to slow down and appreciate nature's life-sustaining abundance, engage in internal reflection, and to let go of what is no longer serving us. Join Forest Therapy School Certified forest therapist and licensed clinical social worker, Sarah Schroeder-Lebec, for a morning of reflection, resourcing, and rituals of release, all in the service of remembering and celebrating our deep connection to our mother earth and all of her inhabitants.
Forest bathing is a burgeoning practice originating from the Japanese art of Shinrin Yoku, has various mental and physical health benefits, and is a joyful way to re-connect with our true nature, which is nature. Expect opportunities to engage in solitary mindfulness invitations, communal sharing, singing,and rituals of release and renewal, all culminating in a tea ceremony of gratitude for our beloved earth mother. Come as you are, and leave with, perhaps, a sense of respair (the opposite of despair) in these challenging times. The earth is always holding us!
*this event, while not requiring extensive physical exertion, does involve some walking in a forested area with uneven ground and occasions for sitting on the ground or logs. Participants are welcome to bring a folding chair for their comfort if they so prefer.
*this event, while therapeutic in nature, is not therapy.
*this event is held rain or shine; dress for the weather and bring your sense of wonder!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
LaBagh Woods, North Cicero Avenue, Chicago, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 28.52
