More than just a walk amongst trees, it is the key to restoring both your sense of self and understanding of your place in the world, by immersing yourself in nature with all your senses.
Who are we without our usual narrative? When all is quiet - what can we hear?
Come and discover for yourself
When silence is met , only the present moment available, an offering of freedom is honored, without guilt or judgement. This is the space I offered this year at The World Yoga Festival in Henley-upon-Thames.
During this transformative session of forest bathing we embraced all of our senses to connect with trees, walk barefoot, breathe deeply and hear the restorative sounds around us, enabling us to let go of stress and embrace inner peace.
Early bird tickets available for next years festival
Each of us experiences stress in a different way when we're on the treadmill of life. Unchecked, this can lead to high blood pressure, poor appetite, unregulated sleep patterns, low energy and mood.
Perhaps there is a balance in this modern world, where we are able to be present, but not overwhelmed. Plugged into technology keeps us forever searching and scrolling. Nature, however, teaches us how to be still and find peace and restoration.
Mindfulness in nature can help people to reconnect and rediscover peace within. All that is required is an open heart and the desire to be still for a while.
Hello
My name is Julli
I have studied mindfulness and meditation for over 20 years. Initially as a means of self-reflection, I began to encourage friends to take part and was soon holding classes for stressed and overworked parents!
During lockdown, I discovered Forest Bathing, a Japanese art of mindfulness and meditation centred around nature. I studied with The Forest Bathing Institute (TFBI), and qualified as a Forest Bathing guide and mindfulness teacher.
Practising with them confirmed what I already knew in my heart: nature has all the answers.
Life has become more frantic, polarizing and stressful than ever, I feel the need to reconnect with nature and ourselves is no longer just a benefit, but a necessity.
