Workshop:

Forest Bathing: exploring the ecology of the fall equinox.

Stack of smooth stones balanced in a river with flowing water
Man standing by a river in a forest, holding branches with green leaves, wearing a light-colored sweater.
Wyatt's Bio
Wyatt's Bio

This keynote is led by Wyatt Mylius. Wyatt is Certified with the Peter Hess Academy as a Sound  Practitioner and  Instructor, completed Crown of Eternity’s Gong Resonance Therapy Modules I & II, Nada  and Sound Yoga Certified by Ann Dyer and the NAADA YOGA School, and Certified Integrative Wellness Coach by Institute Of Integrative Nutrition.

Join us for a rejuvenating experience in the great outdoors as we guide you through a series of mindful exercises designed to promote relaxation and inner peace. 

Through the practice of Forest Bathing, you will connect with the healing power of nature, and learn to appreciate the beauty of your surroundings. Our experienced instructors will also introduce you to the gentle flowing movements of QiGong, a grounding practice, and a gateway to vitality as well as harmonization of body, mind and spirit. 

By attuning to the inherently healing and balancing conditions of nature, you can produce extraordinary, and often spontaneous change! Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or new to these practices, this retreat is suitable for everyone. Our program is designed to help you relax, de-stress and recharge your batteries, leaving you feeling refreshed and energized. 

So come and join us for a experience that will leave you feeling connected to yourself, nature, and the world around you. 

Forest Bathing has been shown in about 20 studies to improve mental and physical health, and it has become a prescribed treatment for stress-related conditions in Japan, according to Kirsten McEwan in the latest CNN Article about Forest Bathing.

The healing way of Shinrin-yoku Forest Therapy, the medicine of simply being in the forest. Shinrin-yoku is a term that means "taking in the forest atmosphere" or "forest bathing." It was developed in Japan during the 1980s and has become a cornerstone of preventive health care and healing in Japanese medicine. Join us for a guided session allowing us to soak in nature and allow it to heal us.

We will also be combining the sounds of the Singing Bowls with the sounds of this natural setting in this meditation.

Activities:

  • Qi-Gong

  • Nature Hike

  • Forest Play

Take aways:

  • How to connect to a natural setting in a deeper way.

  • Grounding practice.

  • Plants that heal.