Do you struggle to slow down amidst life's hustle and bustle?

Would you like to feel more grounded and present?

This experience is for you if you're seeking: rest, stress relief, joy, mindfulness, inspiration, novelty and connections.

Forest Bathing, also known as Shinrin-Yoku, means bathing in the forest atmosphere or taking in the forest through our senses. Benefits from this practice have been scientifically studied and quantified. Some of these include: increased immunity, improved sleep, reduced stress, and increased concentration, mental focus and creativity.

Autumn Equinox is a time when plants and animals ready themselves for winter, amidst the changing weather and the awareness of the arrival of darker days of winter.

Your internationally accredited (ANFT) guide, Clara Arribas, will lead you through a sensory meditation to help you to switch off and slow down.

In partnership with the land, Clara will lead the group through a series of nature connection 'invitations' to deliberately slow down, and to become present and mindful, while gently walking in this beautiful location. For most parts of the walk, we are engaging individually with nature, but we gather in multiple short sharing sessions to connect with the circle. We will conclude with a tea ceremony to integrate the experience.

This event is donation, a koha based event. It is a small group experience and is suitable for people 16 years and over.

This event will take place rain or shine, unless the weather is extreme. In the event of extreme weather, we will cancel or reschedule.

What to bring

Comfortable clothes are encouraged.
Participants should dress for the weather. Forest bathing is a slow practice, so wearing or bringing extra layers is encouraged.
A bottle of water, sunscreen and a hat.
Rain jacket/pants (depending on forecast).

Where

This small group experience takes place at Ratapihipihi Scenic Reserve View on Google maps. Parking is available on site. We will meet at parking area. We encourage participants to arrive 10 to 15 minutes before the start of the session.

Your Guide

Clara Arribas is a Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, certified by the Association of Nature & Forest Therapy. She is the founder of Forest Bathing Global. Originally from Spain, she has been living in Aotearoa New Zealand for 7 years now and has been passionate about nature and the ocean ever since she can remember.

Terms & Conditions

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Any questions

Get in touch - claraforestbathing@gmail.com
https://forestbathing.global/
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We look forward to sharing moments of connection in nature together with you. You are welcome, exactly as you are.