Forest Bathing
Forest Bathing Experiences
Step out of the fast pace of daily life and step into the rhythms nature, allowing your senses to come alive. Forest bathing, also called forest therapy, is inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku. It is a guided experience that allows you to slow down while connecting with nature, community, and with yourself. Spend intentional time in the natural world and remember your belonging.
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Spring Forest Bathing Series
Touch into the beauty and renewal of Spring season with this series of three forest bathing walks. Explore your inner world alongside what is happening outside with the plants, animals, water, and minerals.
Release into the captivating vibrancy of the season in three unique natural areas that are between 10-40 minutes away from Portland.
The first walk takes place one week before the Spring Equinox. The final walk happens in late Spring on the last full moon before we transition into Summer. Connect with the natural world during this potent and rich time in our seasonal cycle.
Dates:
March 14th, 10am-12pm Forest Bathing + Yoga
April 11, 10am-12pm Family Forest Bathing
May 31, 7pm-9pm Full Moon Forest Bathing
Spring Equinox Forest Bathing + Yoga at Oxbow Regional Park
As the world prepares for the coming of Spring, connect to what is alive and emerging both within yourself and in the natural world.
Julie will guide a gentle, accessible yoga practice to connect you to your body before the walk. Then we’ll tune into our senses and be a part of all that Spring is offering us. Give yourself the chance to reflect and dream into this lively season that has almost arrived!
Only 8 spots available!
When: March 14th 10am-12:15pm
Where: Oxbow Regional Park
Family Forest Bathing at Lacamas Regional Park
Wether you're a parent, aunt, grandparent, or close friend, bring a child you love into the forest! Connect with the vibrancy and color of mid-Spring season together.
This walk is for one parent/caregiver and one child. It offers the opportunity to focus all of your loving attention on one special child in your life.
Julie will craft a walk that gives you the unique chance to connect with your child in nature world in a sweet and playful way. Come witness the bees, trees, and birds together.
Only 5 spots available! Each spot is for one adult and one child.
When: April 11th 10am-12pm
Where: Lacamas Regional Park
Full Moon Forest Bathing at Whitaker Ponds Natural Area
Under the light of the full moon, connect with the power late Spring season as you watch the sun set and the moon rise.
Come on your own, or bring someone you care about on a moonlit forest bathing walk! This walk is happening on the last full moon before we transition into Summer. Celebrate late Spring season while witnessing the transformation that happens as the light changes, the sun sets, and the moon rises.
Only 8 spots available!
When: May 31st 7pm-9pm
Where: Whitaker Ponds Natural Area