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Experience the power of a Walk and Talk, where movement and discussion intertwine with community engagement. ...

Getting out in nature is important for all aspects of a person's health and fitness. In the modern world we seem to spend more time in front of a phone or computer and so can become increasingly disconnected from nature, the world around us, others and ourselves.

When we return to nature, we return to the basic goodness and balance of life....

WHAT HAPPENS DURING THIS OUTDOORS NATURE EVENT?

The event takes place outdoors in a nature bound space in the Wimbledon Common-Putney Area ( the exact location to be advised to all who RSVP after RSVPs close the night before the event) where we will be walking, talking and we will take a moment to remove our shoes and do a spot of barefoot walking, too.

Feel the earth Feel the earth beneath your feet – the benefits of Barefoot Walking....

Barefoot walking, also known as grounding, or earthing, has evolved from a pursuit of the open-minded to a scientifically researched practice with a number of recognised health advantages.

Our ancestors evolved in close connection with the earth’s energy. We walked barefoot. We slept on the ground. We benefitted from the Earth’s healing natural healing energy or Earth Qi. Today, so much of our time is spent insulated from this grounding energy, in shoes, in our cars and indoors.

There is simple science behind barefoot walking. We are bioelectrical beings and the human body carries a slight positive charge. Our cells are specialised to conduct electrical impulses. Electricity is required for the nervous system to send signals throughout the body and to the brain, in order that we can think, move and feel. While resting cells are negatively charged internally, the outside cell environment is positively charged, due to the slight imbalance between positive and negative ions, resulting in net positive charge overall. Electricity can build up in the human body.

Why Barefoot Walk?

More recently, inflammation has been widely recognised as the leading trigger of chronic pain and many major health disorders from cardiovascular disease, diabetes and arthritis to some forms of cancer. It has been mooted that all paths to chronic disease lead through inflammation and an informative Forbes article begs the question ‘If all roads lead to inflammation, how do we get healthy?”

In short, inflammation is a reaction of our immune system to intruders – bacteria, viruses and foreign bodies such as pollen and air pollutants. An inflammatory response is required to fight off common colds and allergies, but chronic inflammation that can occur in the aftermath of inflammation can take its toll on our healthy cells as white blood cells flood to the area ‘leaving healthy cells stressed and overwrought’ (Forbes). Many diseases can be traced back to chronic inflammation.

When we make a connection with the Earth, when we ground through barefoot walking, there has been found to be a reduction in white blood cells and an increase in red blood cells, which hints to better immunity. Barefoot walking has been shown to help increase antioxidants, reduce inflammation and improve sleep.

Alternative Ways of Earthing or Grounding

Aside from barefoot walking, there are a number of ways to ground and each focuses on reconnecting yourself to the earth either through direct or indirect contact.

-Lying on the ground

Increasing body to earth contact by lying in the grass or on the sand is an easy way to ground.

9 Benefits of Barefoot Walking:

1. Reduces inflammation
2. Reduces cortisol
3. Increases energy
4. Reduces fatigue
5. Increases healing speed
6. Decreases pain
7. Improves mood
8. Reduces blood pressure
9. Restores balance in the body

We will be walking at a comfortable pace, with regular breaks, so this Walk and Talk event is suitable for anyone with reasonable fitness levels.

The aim is simple: walk at a pace you can walk and talk and mix and mingle with the people in the group engaging in conversation of whatever is on your mind . All the while enjoying the benefits of soaking in the nature around us. Packed in one event are so many benefits to emotional, mental and physical health!

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING:

As a , I will be running this 3 hour outdoor event in nature to ensure that there is a chance for all attendees to feel more invigorated and connected following the end of the event, while getting out in nature and meeting new people. The benefits are many, below are just a few:

• When we walk together we increase our sense of safety and connectedness.
• Moving around, breathing fresh air, and noticing positive sensations as we walk and talk is a simple, yet healing recipe for growth.
• Increased fitness from walking.
• Getting out the house and getting exercise and fresh air while talking about what is on our mind and make meet new friends!

RSVP now to secure your spot to be a part of an event that merges community and thought-provoking discussions, fuelling every step.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER:

If you feel you have deep rooted mental health issues that are affecting your life right now,please do find appropriate, expert help in addition to helping yourself. The results can often mean seeing a significant improvement in your wellbeing,mental health and life.

As I am not a therapist, counsellor, psychologist, psychiatrist or a mental health expert along those lines,this event is not being offered as therapy/counselling and so does not constitute as a diagnosis or replacement for medical or psychological treatment. It is being run for self-help, motivation, information,discussion purposes only. You will need to be able to assume responsibility for your own emotional wellbeing as it's not always possible to consider individual triggers in a group setting. If you have any personal requirements that you need to be considered to attend this event please contact me to discuss before you RSVP.

WELCOME TO CONNECTED EXCLUSIVE EVENTS....

My name is Lou and it gives me great pleasure to offer events that connects people in meaningful and fun ways, while at the same time offering a more bespoke service that does not break the bank! I pride myself in making sure during my events that everyone feel welcome and included as I know how daunting it can be to meet new people! Here are a few things you need to know before RSVPing...

• All my in person events are listed without a specific meet up location(just a general area is mentioned ) and once RSVPs close a day before the event after 9.30pm all attendees will get a message from me with my contact number and exact meet up details, and any pertinent last minute information. (please ensure you contact me should you not receive the message no later than 7am on the day of the event. I do not give refunds for no shows if an attendee claims they did not get meet up location notification, or contact me after 7am on the day of the event. Please ensure your email address is correct and up to date when you RSVP to ensure you are contactable). I am contactable on my mobile phone around the time of the event, so if you cannot find the venue or the group, please feel free to get in touch by phone.(This is for phone calls only. I do not reply to text messages)

• The listed fee per person to RSVP to this event is non-refundable.On occasion there might be a need to reschedule events. This can be due to the weather(for outside/nature events like this one) or many other unforeseen circumstances that can come up, which will make rescheduling an event a necessity. As I list my events ahead of time, I usually check to see the weather forecast before listing outdoor events like this one: however there are no guarantees that the weather will be dry and sunny. Nearer the time, if it is clear that the weather is going to be wet and untenable to be outdoors, I will have no choice but to reschedule the event.(I do not issue refunds due to adverse weather conditions). When this happens, attendees will automatically be moved to attend the new date of the rescheduled event. If the attendee is not available to attend the event on the rescheduled date, please get in touch and the fee paid will be used as a credit for any other event (online and in person) of the same ticketed value. No refunds/credits given for late arrivals, no shows, if you change your mind, if you can no longer attend, or claim not to have known the meet up point, or just don't like how or where the event was run etc.. If there is a concern that has not been listed on here, I will address it on a case by case basis. In these circumstances, if a refund is requested and granted this will be done minus Eventbrite fees.

• The event fee to RSVP minimally covers the cost, time and fees necessary to put these events together and is set to encourage attendees to turn up to the event. My events are listed well ahead of time and RSVPs are open until a day before the event.Reminders are sent out as well. Please do not RSVP unless you know you can attend. This allows me, the host, a chance to curate a better event for all and it creates a better experience for those that do show up on the day.

• The listed event fee is not redeemable against any drinks/food or extras. Drinks (and extras like food etc..)are paid for by each person directly to the venue. There is no minimum spend at venues, unless this is specified. All my events are run as walk-in events at the venues.I am in no way affiliated or representing the venues. Therefore if attendees have any questions on the day please contact me directly on my mobile phone and not the venue.

• This event is not being offered as therapy/counselling and so does not constitute as a diagnosis or replacement for medical or psychological treatment. It is being run for self-help, motivation, information/educational purposes only. You will need to be able to assume responsibility for your own emotional wellbeing as it's not always possible to consider individual triggers in a group setting.

• If you have any any personal requirements that you need to be considered to attend this event please contact me to discuss before you RSVP.

As the organiser, I will take all possible precautions to ensure that this event is run as safely as possible for all attendees. By signing up and attending any of my events , you agree that your safety and personal belongings are your own responsibility and I am not responsible or liable for either.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Wimbledon Common-Putney Heath Area, United Kingdom