Forest Bathing and Sound Immersion: Forest Symphony

Hear the wild forest soundscape calling you. Brushing your fingers alongside the trunks of the trees, allow each bird call, and gentle rustle of leaves in the breeze wash over your body as we draw ourselves into each precious moment.Immerse yourself in the gentle practice of Forest bathing followed by a Sound bath meditation with Danielle Steller. Danielle will combine crystal singing bowls, the sounds of nature and voice, guiding you on a journey inwards, weaving in a soundscape to restore and revitalize.

The event will begin with a guided Forest Therapy walk with ANFT Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide Rachel Desumma. Then we will gather for a tea ceremony, followed by a sound meditation led by Danielle Steller. Research has demonstrated benefits of Forest therapy walks including reduced blood pressure, stimulating the immune system, increased creativity, sense of well being, and concentration. Forest therapy walks are gentle practices that are accessible and can be adapted or modified if necessary. Please let me know if you have any health conditions that may impact on your participation.

What to bring:

-a Yoga mat
-blankets / cushions for you to sit or lie down.
- Whatever makes you feel comfortable in an outdoor setting
- a water bottle
- wear weather appropriate clothes and sturdy shoes Cost: $30 adult, $20 concession
Spaces are limited.
Please book in early. Bookings will close on the 27th of February.

Location: The RJ Hamer Arboretum in Olinda

COVID Safety:
We will be maintaining social distance of 1.5m
We ask that you practice good hand hygiene and follow the DHHS recommendations.
If you are unwell and experiencing COVID symptoms we ask that you stay home. We are happy to provide an exchange or refund in the case of illness.

Event cancellation or postponement:
In the event of extreme weather, changes to social distancing restrictions or other unforeseen circumstances we may need to postpone or cancel the event. If so, we are happy to offer credit or a refund. Got some questions? Please email forestimmersionwalks@gmail.com or give Rachel a call on 0417 720 984.
With love for the Earth and each other,

Rachel and Danielle.

About us:
Rachel offers Forest Immersion walks out of a love for the Earth and a passion for connecting others with the natural world in the hope that the more we love and connect with our Earth, the more we will be moved to protect and care for it. She has been conducting Forest Immersion walks for 18 months. She is a certified Nature and Forest Therapy guide with the Association for Nature and Forest Therapy. Her background is in psychology and community development and she spent several years connecting people and building community. She is a member of the Association of Bush Adventure Therapy.
You can find her fanning her fingers over fern fronds, ambling along forest paths and taking naps on warm rocks.

DanielleS teller is a singer-songwriter and vocal coach, sharing with students for over 10 years, both in Australia and overseas, her most valued healing tools - voice, music and meditation.Currently a student herself, with the Sound Healing Academy of Australia, Danielle combines sound healing principles, with her musicianship, to create a lush tapestry of sound with gong, Tibetan and crystal singing bowls, chimes and voice.
She herself has experienced the power of healing through music and meditation. "Giving birth to my babies using only meditation, music and a singing bowl was a spiritual awakening for me. What could have been a scary, painful experience was instead an intensely mindful and beautiful one, thanks to a solid meditation practice and the healing power of sound."
As an accomplished musician, she has performed at festivals, weddings, private functions and live venues all over the World.
In 2018, she was invited to perform on the main stage, and conduct a singing meditation workshop at the renowned Renaissance festival in Lang Lang, Victoria.
“If we really tune in, and focus our energy inward, what we are capable of is astounding. The real magic is, that essentially people are healing themselves, I'm just providing them with the tools to do it. And an epic soundtrack!".