Forest Bathing
The simple method of being calm and present amongst the trees, observing nature around you, with all your senses, whilst breathing deeply has been proven to help boost health and wellbeing in a natural way.
TRY SOMETHING NEW
Forest Bathing or shinrin-yoku originated in Japan in the 1980s. It means bathing in the forest atmosphere by taking in the forest through our senses.
Explore mindfulness in the forest
Whatever background you emerge from - overwhelm is connected to you, and me and my neighbour and the stranger that passes you in the street. It’s hard to speak openly about it - I know - so speak to the forest and put it into your creative output. Talk to me if you feel comfortable - I’d be honoured to listen.
I KNOW HOW HARD IT IS TO JUGGLE EVERYTHING
I am a visual artist & my passion is facilitating and enabling fellow creatives to achieve their dreams. I always knew this but working in Dublin for nearly 10 years solidified it because there, I spent my days helping artists and institutions develop the art world in Ireland.
Maybe I can help you too? Let’s see.
CREATING A SPACE FOR GROUNDING
Now more than ever self-care is of the utmost importance. Overwhelm, creative block and burnout are common issues, part of everyday life. It doesn’t have to be. Forest bathing is a mindful, meditative practice in the forest, harnessing the power of nature to help ground us and improve our health.
What to expect
A welcome circle where we introduce each other and I go through a little bit of safety and history and what I hope to achieve on the day. We then take a short slow walk to the specially selected area that Sarah has scouted prior to our meeting. You will be invited to take part in simple grounding exercises designed to slow our minds, relax our bodies and connect with nature through our senses. We will take leisurely walks in a forest - notably, this is not a hike nor meant to be in any way strenuous. We will close our forest bathing experience with a soothingly warm cup of tea and practise simple gratitude by expressing what we noticed on our walk.
It’s a perfect way to combat overwhelm and creative block/ to schedule mindfulness into your routine/ to socialise in a safe way outside.
