Saturday Morning Forest Bathing with Allison Rodenhouse

Saturday, October 5, 9-10:30 am, Glenview Woods

Cost: $20

Forest bathing, or forest therapy, stems from the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, or “being in the atmosphere of the forest”. While spending time in nature, forest bathing is a simple meditative practice that helps promote a sense of calm and ease, improved health and mental wellbeing, while also cultivating a sense of gratitude and appreciation for the natural world. One of our ICMC sangha members, Allison Rodenhouse, has become a certified Forest Therapy guide and offers walks through nature in Chicagoland. As a guide, she facilitates participants' re-connection with nature and the present moment by offering a crafted sequence of nature and meditation sensory invitations, kind of like a guided meditation through the forest. 

Forest bathing sessions include a welcome and sharing about the benefits for forest bathing followed by a guided meditation that will open our senses to the natural world. After the meditation, we’ll begin our leisurely walk of less than a mile with stops along the way where we’ll engage in sensory oriented invitations. The session will take place on grass, gravel and unpaved foot paths, with plenty of opportunity to wander through the woodland! The walk will end with a tea gathering and snacks. 

Registration: https://treesandtranquility.com/event/saturday-morning-forest-bathing-10-5-24/

Registrants will receive a confirmation email that includes helpful information about the session. 

Website: https://treesandtranquility.com/experiences/ 

Questions? Contact Allison at allison@treesandtranquility.com