FOREST THERAPY
Studies have shown that spending even two hours per week in nature can have significant impacts on our physical and emotional well-being.
What are the benefits?
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receive support for your healing journey
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quiet the mind
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reconnect with your physical senses
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experience mind/body/spirit integration
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experience the healing presence of nature
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boost your immune system
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build a reciprocal relationship with the more-than-human world
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make space for joy
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experience awe
You can read more about the benefits of practicing forest bathing here.
A beautiful, tall Redwood tree meeting new human friends
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Celtic Walk participant
Thank you.
This was was just what I needed, and I am still enjoying the slowdown and being aware.
Private Walk participant
A nature walk with Joy is a great way to practice self-care. It reminds you of the natural resources that are here for each of us to slow down and increase gratitude and presence.
What to Expect during a Forest Therapy Walk
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In the practice of forest therapy, Nature is the therapist, and I am a guide.
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We begin by intentionally slowing down and then we slow down some more.
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The pace is slow and the distance is short to allow your awareness to shift.
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The walk gently guides you through a series of invitations to connect deeply with your senses and build a reciprocal relationship with the natural world.
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Each invitation is followed by an opportunity to reflect.
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While 90min-2hr may seem like a long time, for most people it feels too short.
Celtic Group Walk
Guided group meditative walk blends Celtic contemplation practices and forest therapy.
Inspired by the relationships Celtic saints had with nature.
Private Walk
Schedule your solo or social pod's walk on Bainbridge Island. Let's connect about your preferred dates and the number of people who want to walk.