Wanders for wellbeing are guided nature connection walks based the practice of Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing). I offer simple invitations to enable you to relax and quieten your busy mind so you can receive the medicine and wisdom of the natural environment.
We will gather and shake off the road dust. I will invite you to step through a gateway and leave behind your burdens and responsibilities for the next couple of hours as we step into the moment, savouring with all our senses the atmosphere of the woods or the gardens at Dartington. I will help you to awaken your senses and creative muse with a series of carefully crafted invitations culminating in a simple tea ceremony.
The route will be no more than a mile, the terrain generally gentle and suitable for all levels of fitness. This is not a hike, or a nature walk where we identify species. It is an opportunity to be fully present in your senses, experiencing the forest from an authentic place of heart with the curiosity of a child. It is deeply relaxing and playful experience as you tune into the plant and animal world with the senses our ancestors used to thrive and survive.
Find out more about Forest Therapy here
Contact me by clicking the button below to book a private session for you or your group.
“I really enjoyed the chance to take things slowly, thoroughly soak in the nature around us, and the sweetness of the element of play. I go on many walks, but these sessions have encouraged me to enjoy, immerse, listen, and touch the things that are around me. I have found this a valuable practice that I can take into my daily life more often, and a wonderful gift to share with others.”
Amy 2018
Wandering with the Seasons
Spring Strolls
Such zing and zest to be found in nature at this time of year. A real tonic to the system in so many ways. Come join me as we greet and welcome the new kin and marvel at the power of the old to regenerate each year.
Summer Saunters
Time to dream under the shady green cathedral like spaces created by the trees in their full summer foliage. We may paddle in the river, feeling the flow, releasing our worries and sending our gratitude down stream.
Autumn Ambles
Bewitched by a kaleidoscope of colours, letting our fears fall away with the drifting leaves we shall wander together. The rich scents of leaf litter and fungi ground us. Scent lullabies preparing us to turn inward and take time to rest.
Winter Wanders
Winter can be a dark time of year, but there is still so much beauty outside to lift your heart and soul. Come find the magic and medicine of connecting with our natural home at this time of year.
Private bookings
Twilight Wanders
Twilight is a particularly magical time to be outside. As the light ebbs and glows our visual senses take a back step allowing the other senses to rise to the fore. It is a gentle time at the end of a day to set down your burdens and simply be.
7 walks in 7 Weeks
For recovery from illness I offer a 7 walks in 7 weeks programme. A great way to boost your immune system, share your recovery journey with others and get you stepping out with a sparkle again. Contact me to find out more.
