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 forest bathing walks. Explore your inner world alongside what is happening outside with the plants, animals, and water. Feel calm, grounded, and replenished after spending time in the natural world.
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:
May 16th Sunset Forest Bathing at The Verdancy Project
May 22nd Feminine Identifying + Non-Binary Sunset Forest Bathing + Yoga
May 31, 7pm-9pm Full Moon Forest Bathing (see below)
Sunset Forest Bathing at The Verdancy Project
Experience the magical land of The Verdancy Project through the restorative practice of forest bathing. Forest bathing is inspired by the Japanese tradition of shinrin-yoku. Connect with your senses, relax your nervous system, and nourish your whole self while moving slowly and intentionally through this gorgeous forest ecosystem along Beaver Creek.
As the light softens toward golden hour, we'll gather beneath the trees for forest tea and snacks as we watch the sunset together. Julie's forest teas are something special, blended from plants she lovingly and sustainably harvests herself from around the Pacific Northwest.
As the world begins its transformation from day to night, Joellen Sweeney will read poetry that finds the extraordinary woven into the everyday. Much of her work moves through the beauty and mystery of the natural world, a perfect companion to everything the evening has already offered.
This is an experience for your nervous system, your sense of wonder, and your sense of belonging, to this place, to this season, and to the people gathered with you.
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 6 spots available!
When: May 31st 7pm-9pm
Where: Whitaker Ponds Natural Area