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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing - Connection with the Earth - April 21st
DESCRIPTION:For this Forest Bathing walk heading into Earth Day weekend\, g
 ive the Earth the gift of your presence and attention. Deepen your relatio
 nship with the living world and remember you belonging to nature and the i
 nterconnectedness of all living beings.\n\n     \n\nSimply put\, Forest 
 Bathing is a mindful practice of immersing yourself in nature by engaging 
 all your senses and connecting with all beings\, including yourself.\n\nFo
 rest Therapy or Forest Bathing is a slow and mindful walk amongst the tree
 s. An opportunity to get out of the intellect and connect with nature usin
 g the senses. To simply be immersed in nature as you are guided to walk mi
 ndfully in the present moment. Your guide\, Monica will offer an opening m
 editation to settle in\, followed by invitations to explore the Forest and
  closing the experience with a tea circle.\n\nThere are many health benefi
 ts that have been scientifically studied since this practice originated in
  Japan in the 1980’s. You might have heard of Shinrin-yoku? Which transl
 ates to “bathing in the forest atmosphere.” And where the term Forest 
 Bathing comes from. Studies have shown the benefits of being mindfully pre
 sent in the forest\; lowered cortisol\, decreased stress\, healthy measure
 s of blood pressure and heart rate\, mood boosting. There is data showing 
 increase in natural killer cells which boost our immunity from breathing i
 n the aromatic\, volatile chemical compounds (phytoncides) released by the
  trees. And another benefit to Forest Bathing is the connection to nature\
 , to the Earth. This bond is formed and deepened with our intimate experie
 nces with the land. And we care for what we pay attention to.\n\n\n\nMonic
 a Mendoza is a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide with the Associat
 ion of Nature and Forest Therapy guides and programs (ANFT). Monica's pass
 ion is bringing people of all ages into a place of stillness\, where conne
 ction with the natural world can be made from that deeper place.\n\nInvest
 ment / Energy Exchange: $35.00 per person\nDate: Friday\, April 21\nTime: 
 5:45pm-8:15pm\n\n\nLocation: Rancho Cordova (undisclosed - will be given u
 pon registration)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note the following items that ca
 n make your experience more enjoyable:\n\n 	Bring layers. Your body temper
 ature can definitely cool down so be prepared with heavier layers\n 	Long 
 pants and long socks.\n 	Closed toed shoes\n 	Water\n 	Light snack\n 	Suns
 creen\n 	Sunglasses\n 	Insect Repellant\n 	Journal - If you like journalin
 g. Not required\n 	You will be offered a sit pad. You however can bring a 
 camp chair if you'd like.\n\nRegistration closes on April 20th at 11:45pm
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CATEGORIES:Forest Bathing,Mindfulness,Self-Care
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