Forest Bathing

44830 Bles Park Drive,Ashburn VA 20147

23 April, 2022

Description

Join us for a peaceful morning Forest Bathing, mindful walking meditation, and connection. Space is limited to 13 participants. Join us for a peaceful morning of Forest Bathing, mindful walking meditation, and connection facilitated by Gretchen Schutte with Peace in the Pause. Following the event, you are welcome to join us for an optional social gathering at a nearby restaurant. Whether or not you have attended a Sage Sisters event before, we welcome you to join and get to know us. ** Space is limited to 13 participants, so RSVP early. ** What is Forest Bathing? The Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, Forest Bathing, is not a hike or an activity. There is no intended destination or goal to achieve. It's not about doing, it's about being. It's an opportunity to disconnect from the outside world and delve into nature. We will be guided to immerse ourselves in the forest bathing experience by moving slowly, using mindfulness techniques, and intentionally using our 5 senses. Benefits of Shinrin-Yoku/Forest Bathing Reduce stressReduce anxietyImprove mental clarityBoost well-beingBetter sleepAgenda Arrival: 9:50amOpening Circle (intro and guidelines): 10:00-10:20amForest Bathing: 10:20-11:35am (ish)Closing Circle (gratitude & sharing): 11:40am-12:00pm (ish)What to Wear & Bring Comfortable loose-fitting clothing that moves easily with you and that you don’t mind getting dirty if you choose to sit on the groundDress for the weather & comfort - layer for wind, warmth, or rain - a fleece, sweatshirt, wind/rain jacketWear shoes with tread that you can get dirty and/or wetSomething to sit on such as a light camp chair that's easy to carry, blanket, towel, or plastic shopping bag; the ground may be wet or coldWater bottleBug repellant and sunscreen Optional: Journal & penOptional: A light backpack, so that your hands are freeA signed liability and release form, which we will provide upon registrationIn Case of Rain This event will take place in light rain or shine. If the weather includes heavy rain or a storm, it will be rescheduled to the following Saturday, April 30th. If it is rescheduled, registered participants will have the option to transfer their registration to the rescheduled date or receive a refund. Eventbrite fees are not refundable. About the Facilitator Gretchen Schutte began her wellness and yoga journey in 2006 when she started practicing yoga as a method of stress relief. As her practice grew, she knew she wanted to share the gift of yoga with others. Gretchen's education started with a Yoga training and grew to include Meditation. At the root of the experiences she leads are tools that help you navigate your day with more ease. Her intention is for you to take the mindfulness and presence you learn in nature back into your life to navigate your day with a sense of calm. Learn more about Gretchen at http://tulapranayoga.com/. Questions Please email if you have any questions or concerns about your participation: [email protected] “People usually consider walking on water or in thin air a miracle. But I think the real miracle is not to walk either on water or in thin air, but to walk on earth. Every day we are engaged in a miracle which we don’t even recognize: a blue sky, white clouds, green leaves, the black, curious eyes of a child – our own two eyes. All is a miracle.” – Thich Nhat Hanh “In the primordial forests of the first living creatures there was no speech, no spoken symbols systematically arranged into significant expression. But there was communication. Before linguistics, before the literal link of language, there was listening ... Listening ... perhaps ... is just a mind aware …" - unknown “The earth does not belong to man, man belongs to the earth. All things are connected like the blood that unites us all. Man did not weave the web of life, he is merely a strand in it. Whatever he does to the web, he does to himself.” - Chief Seattle This program is presented in partnership with SheCAN! and Rowan Tree. The Sage Sisters is the official Northern Virginia chapter of SheCAN!, an organization based in Buffalo, NY whose mission to help women become the best versions of themselves. Rowan Tree is a coworking and cogrowth community in Herndon, VA that offers a physical workspace as well as a wide variety of professional and well-living programming. To learn more about SheCAN! visit https://www.theshecannetwork.com/, and Rowan Tree visit https://workrowan.com/.