Summer on the Hudson: Forest Bathing

W 91st and Riverside Drive,New York NY 10025

19 January, 2023

Description

Forest Therapy or Forest Bathing comes from the traditions of Shinrin Yoku and other European and indigenous cultures. We invite you to join us in reconnecting with nature by participating in a guided Forest Bathing experience. Allow yourself to connect with the park in a way you never have before. The program includes a short, no more than a half-mile walk at a slow pace. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and bring water, snacks, and a towel or cushion for sitting on the ground. Participants will meet in front of the Hippo Playground in Riverside Park at 3:20 PM. The guide will be wearing a purple and white backpack and will be stationed outside the Hippo Plaground restrooms. The walk will begin promptly at 3:30pm. Know Before You Go For everyone's safety, we are asking all participants to observe the following guidelines: All individuals should maintain social distancing of six feet during programming, regardless of vaccination statusWash your hands before attending a programStay home if you are sickAdditionally, we encourage participants to bring their own hand sanitizer and water bottles to our programs.