Half-day Ocean Therapy Retreat at Webb Memorial State Park

371 River Street,Weymouth MA 02191

25 June, 2022

Description

Take some time to slow down and awaken your senses for a few hours on an Ocean Therapy Retreat with Toadstool Walks! Slow down and awaken your senses on a 3-hour guided therapeutic experience in the unique urban wilderness areas of Boston Harbor! Forest Bathing or Therapy, inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, is a restorative sensory exploration that supports health and healing for all beings. From increased cerebral blood flow to stronger immune defenses, come discover for yourself what happens when we unplug, slow down and open our senses to notice more of our natural surroundings. Forest Bathing is part of a global effort to tend to the stressful conditions of living in modern industrialized civilization. All the prompts, invitations, sharing and ways of participating are optional and open to interpretation. Tam Willey (they/them) is a certified forest therapy guide, trainer, mentor and teacher with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy and founder of Toadstool Walks, a guiding practice based in Boston, Massachusetts. Tam has guided forest therapy in collaboration with the Arnold Arboretum, Harvard University, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy, Mass Audubon, Boston Harbor Now, the Peabody Essex Museum, Lesley University, Boston University's School Of Theology, and more. Tam is passionate about the ways in which forest therapy can build collective empathy and compassion, broaden and heal relationships, both human and beyond, and support our remembering of our own nature. For more information about Tam, check out ToadstoolWalks.com IMPORTANT INFORMATION Participants: This program is geared towards adults (18+), but is suitable and appropriate for teens and older children. Covid-19 Protocol: Masks are currently optional in accordance with local mandates. If you experience any COVID-19 symptoms or are not feeling well within 14-days of the retreat, please attend on another date(see liability & release form) Weather Conditions: This is a "rain or shine" program, except in cases of extreme temperatures, storms, or other weather events. Participants will be expected to walk in mildly rainy, hot, or cold conditions. If cancelled due to weather, registrants will be able to choose from a full refund or rescheduling for a later date. Arriving and Parking: Webb Memorial State Park has free parking in a small lot. If driving, please arrive early to ensure you are able to find a spot. Bathrooms: There are free public bathrooms at Webb Memorial State Park. What to bring: A signed liability & release form. If you don't have a printer, you may email your form ahead of the retreat. The email address will be provided in registrant reminder correspondence.Reusable water bottleSunscreenBug repellant spray, especially for ticks & mosquitoesMask or other face covering (optional)Comfortable walking shoes and comfortable clothing for outdoor experiences. Layers are recommended in case of fluctuating temperatures and potential rain. Something to sit on such as a light camp chair, blanket, towel or small tarp. Participants will be sitting at some points during the retreat, and the ground may be wet or cold. A light backpack for your supplies so you can keep your hands free