Forest Bathing Meditative Walk & Full Moon Circle

2852 Cascade Road Southwest,Atlanta GA 30311

22 August, 2021

Description

Bathe in the healing power of the forest during a meditative walk. We conclude with a Full Moon Circle. Gifting yourself moments of silence while walking through the forest allows you to find answers to difficult questions, and observe objects in nature that is representative of your life's journey. Forest Bathing Walk Our afternoon starts with a quiet reflective meditative walk through the forest some call it "Forest Bathing/Healing ". You will move slowly, focusing on your senses, quieting the mind, shifting to calm and inner peace. Letting go of all that no longer serve our highest good. The Full Moon is a time to connect with your inner power of creativeness and align with the earth's lunar cycles and the rhythm of the earth. On this magical journey during the Full Moon energy, allowing you to reflect on stuff that is preventing you from manifesting your divine self. Allow yourself to be showered with the aromatic airborne essential oils from the native evergreen tree's that release high concentrations of "phytoncides" - which activates your body's army of white blood cells and boosting your own powerful immunity for weeks. For example, the needles of pine trees are one of the highest sources of vitamin c, antioxidants, antiviral and antifungal. Forests have great therapeutic benefits for our body, mind, and spirit: Strengthens cardiovascular system Activates the bodies immune system Promotes Mental Clarity Reduces: Stress, Depression, Anxiety, and Negative Emotions We conclude our time together with an optional Full Moon Circle from 1:00pm-2:30pm immediately after the forest walk come shine a light on the shadows of life. Bonus: Learn the names of a few of the medicinal, nutritive, and edible trees growing in your back yard and the forest. Be introduced to the importance of native plants for biodiversity in your diet, and ethically sustainable harvesting practices. "What is forest bathing? The term emerged in Japan in the 1980s as a physiological and psychological exercise called shinrin-yoku (“forest bathing” or “taking in the forest atmosphere”). The purpose was twofold: to offer an eco-antidote to tech-boom burnout and to inspire residents to reconnect with and protect the country’s forests. While Japan is credited with the term shinrin-yoku, the concept at the heart of the practice is not new. Many cultures have long recognized the importance of the natural world to human health." Your Guide Quinnie Cook- Richardson with Quinnie's Kitchen and Sankofa Green Living Series loves to share her passion for wild edible plants as a food and medicine source. She teaches green-living lifestyle classes such as vegan food preparation, natural soap making, fermented foods, smudge sticks, herbal medicine making, and holistic living retreats just to name a few. She is also a Vegan Chef, Doula, Yoga Teacher, Reiki Master, Life Coach, and embraces living a life in harmony with nature. Visit her at Quinnieskitchen.com, Instagram (Quinnies.Kitchen) and, Facebook (Quinnies Kitchen). What you will need to bring: Yoga mat/cloth to sit on ( we will have a place to keep safe) Journal/paper and pen Water Snack BackPack/Hip Bag etc.. ( optional but will allow hands-free movement) Dress for a Hot Summer Day - We will be in the forest where it's shady * Dress in comfortable clothing, Chakra Colors A Plus, Consider we are in the forest so be prepared for the elements such as insects. Consider bringing long socks ( long pants to protect your legs from insects is optional) Wear Appropriate Shoes for Outdoors Rain Coat/Umbrella (optional check the weather predictions ) Medication Anything you need to be comfortable Be mindful that there are no outdoor toilets ( big tree Out House is available) Other Payment Options Cashapp ( $QUINNIECOOK ) Venmo ( @Quinnie-Cook ) Cash SAFETY: A limited number of spaces available in order to allow people to spread out. You are responsible for social distancing and wearing a mask. If you are at high risk or have symptoms for COVID-19, we ask that you not attend this class Quinnie emphasizes a holistic approach to health and wellness with a focus on healthy lifestyle choices such as nutrition and green living. She is health conscious, a certified Life & Wellness Coach,  Yoga and Meditation Coach, Reiki Master Healer, Doula, Vegan and Raw food chef, Holistic Medical Practice Manager and has been cooking and preparing high nutritional plant- based foods for her family and friends for over 20 years. Quinnie is also a Master Soap Maker who teaches monthly soap making and natural product classes in Metro Atlanta. You will find her to be friendly, experienced, and extremely knowledgeable. Known for creating fun and engaging workshops to assist all in making transformational lifestyle choices, Quinnie is committed to helping people find a path to optimal health and vitality.  Enthusiastic about living a healthy and vibrant life and inspiring others to do so too, Quinnie is very familiar with the challenges and pitfalls that you may encounter as you try to embrace a healthier lifestyle.  Furthermore, as a mother of six (6) children, she is able to share recipes the whole family will enjoy. She will demonstrate and tell you about different recipes or basic and gourmet plant-based meals. You will love her Raw Banana Pudding and Raw Apple Pie. In addition, Quinnie joyfully prepares vegan and raw preparation demonstrations and cooking classes for home-based parties and corporate events. Quinnie is committed to helping people find a path to optimal health and vitality.