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Forest Bathing: Wellness Naturally-More Than a Walk in the Woods - Bedford, MA

  • Spring Brook Park 171 Springs Road Bedford, MA, 01730 United States (map)

Register via Tow of Bedford Recreation and Adult Community Education

Join Nadine for a chance to experience and learn about the popular practice of forest bathing. Why is forest bathing more than just a walk in the woods? Participants will have a chance to experience some forest bathing invitations guided by Nadine followed by a shinrin-yoku tea served outdoors, and conclude the second hour with a discussion on forest bathing. Guided forest bathing consists of a series of gentle activities (invitations) that allow participants to use their 5-senses to engage with nature. This is wellness naturally–more than a walk in the woods. It has the health benefits of mindfulness and supports the immune system and variable heart rate. This is not a physically demanding class. Class activities are low-impact and slow-paced and cover short distances. Bedford meeting location to be announced a week before the program.  (min 4/max 15)
Friday, May 3, 10:00am-12:00noon                                                                                                                                                  Fee: $37

 Instructor:  Nadine Mazzola, Award-Winning Author and certified forest-therapy guide

Nadine (she/her) is an artist, certified forest therapy guide, and author of the multi-award-winning book, "Forest Bathing with Your Dog". Nadine brings a depth of life experience bridging Nature, expressive arts, and somatics, and is known for her holistic, heart-centered style of teaching. For more information visit her website: https://www.nenft.com/