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Event Details:
Saturday, September 14th, 2024
5:00–7:00 PM
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center
Tickets are free and available only to JASGP members. Space is limited and registration is required.
Members must sign in before registering for this event.
Bathe in the autumnal beauty of a masterfully designed Japanese garden in the heart of Fairmount Park with a certified forest therapy guide from the LandHealth Institute.
What will we do?
Forest Therapy, also known as “Shinrin-Yoku,” refers to the practice of spending time in forested areas for the purpose of enhancing health, happiness, and a sense of awe. The Japanese words translate into English as “Forest Bathing” and refers to bathing in the beneficial compounds which trees emit, such as oxygen and phytoncides.
Why do I need a guide?
While it’s true that no one needs a guide to benefit from a walk in the natural world, a nature therapy guide can help unlock the door to new connection and intimacy with the environment by facilitating a series of invitations that cultivate presence, calm, and profound joy. Guides also create opportunities for people to connect with each other, to witness and be witnessed in their process of discovery.
Other things to note: At times we will sit on the ground. Dress comfortably and bring along a towel or yoga mat if you prefer not to sit on bare ground. Please let us know if you have any allergies or health concerns before the walk.
