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What is Forest Therapy? Forest Therapy is a slow guided walk that includes mindfulness, sensory and creative experiences.

It is a contemporary practice that originated in Japan, where it is called Shinrin-Yoku, which translates to immersion in the atmosphere of the forest. It was established as a preventative health practice that tunes your senses in to nature. Research shows that this 2 to 3-hour guided wellbeing experience has many benefits, it can improved mental and physical health, reduce stress levels, regulate pulse and blood pressure and elevate mood.

What will happen on the day? During this guided group session, we walk less than 1.5km on relatively flat trails. You will encouraged to engage more deeply with the forest through a series of quiet experiences and mindfulness activities. We wander slowly and explore with curiosity as we tune in with your senses. This deepens our connection with the natural world and allows us to receive the nurturing benefits of the forest. The session is suitable for participants 16 years and above. This trial includes gravel pathways and some animal tracks.

Join Carolyn on this walk on Wurundjeri land, in one of the most intact examples of grassy woodland in the Melbourne Metropolitan region.

Time: Please arrive early so we can start at 10am.

Where: Gresswell Forest Nature Reserve, opposite 233 Greenwood Drive, Bundoora, 3083. Meet near the BBQ shelter.

Parking: Limited off-street parking in car park.

Wear: Comfortable clothing and closed toe shoes for the outdoors and suitable to the forecast weather conditions (we will continue in light rain).

Please bring: In a daypack that allows your hands to be free: a water bottle any medication. Because we are not walking fast, your body temperature is likely to drop so a warm layer is advised.

What's supplied: All materials needed for the session, odourless insect repellent, a small square of yoga mat to sit on and light refreshments towards the end of the session.

Terms and conditions: are available via my website: https://carolynshurey.com.au/

Please contact Carolyn if you have any questions or concerns.

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Contact the host of 2 h Forest Therapy with Carolyn Gresswell Forest

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