I feel honoured to be offering Virtual Forest Therapy/Shinrin-Yoku sessions as an 8-week integration journey - a powerful and natural program for integration and grounding. Forest Therapy is inspired by zen philosophy and scientifically known to improve human health and our connection with the natural world.
The practice enables a gentle, mindful experience in nature where you live. You are subtly guided through a series of sensory invitations and breath practices. Between the invitations, we gather in circle to share our experience of the present moment. The immersion closes with a tea-ceremony, where you are invited to share a piece of poetry, song or writing.
“Shinrin-yoku is like a bridge. By opening our senses, it bridges the gap between us and the natural world. And when we are in harmony with the natural world we can begin to heal. Our nervous system can reset itself, our bodies and minds can go back to how they ought to be. No longer out of kilter with nature but once again in tune with it, we are refreshed and restored.”
The walks are guided on Zoom, and you can join from anywhere in the world! We meet every Thursday at 1pm CET for two hours. At the end of the journey, we will do a threshold ceremony where you are invited to do a longer medicine walk on your own and gather in circle for celebration and closing.
Between the sessions, we will share our experiences in private whatsapp group and go deeper into what it means to integrate change and navigate the samsaric waters of these times.
Forest Therapy helps us remember our ancient connection with the Earth and ignite our sense of responsibility and guardianship for our inner and outer nature.
NB. This is not a course - this is a deep-rooted practice empowering you to experience nature where you live in a new way, inspired by ancient rituals and practice. The journey will inspire you to take greater responsibility for your inner and outer nature and connect you to a widening circle of forest guardians.
With love,
Caroline
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Dates
The walks are held every Thursday from June 18th to August 6th - at 12am Central European Time.
Price
The full 8 weeks are offered at at 220 euros. For single sessions, we ask a suggested donation of 40 euros per person. This said, I work on a sliding scale which means you can pay less or more depending on your current situation.
How do I participate?
1. Download the Zoom App to your phone - https://zoom.us/.
2. Locate a place in nature where you want to do the immersion, and where you can feel safe and at peace for a few hours.
3. Bring a backpack with warm clothes, something soft to sit on, nourishing tea for our ceremony in the end, and some snacks for energy if you get hungry..
4. Click this link to enter the circle
5. Make sure that you have good reception and that your phone is charged so you have battery for the whole two hours.
Warm welcome!