Registration is required. \; R egistered participants will receive meet-up instructions.
\nJoin us for this 1-hour guided forest bathing experience in beautiful She vlin Park. \; You will be led through a series of forest bathing invit ations by a local Certified Forest Therapy Guide.
\nWhat is
Forest Bathing?
"Forest bathing\, also known as shinrin
yoku\, is a practice where participants bathe themselves in the fores
t atmosphere. There is no water involved in this practice\, and the bathin
g refers to immersing oneself in nature and the phytoncides\, a group of c
hemicals which plants use to communicate with each other. Scientists are f
inding that our bodies respond to these chemical signals in ways which are
beneficial for us. Practicing forest bathing has been shown to increase i
mmune response and decrease stress hormones in the body."
What to Expect?
\nWe will begin by slowly walking on an unp aved trail. \; There will be invitations to meditate\, share your expe rience with the group\, sit or lay down on a yoga mat (provided)\, or stan d and observe nature. \; Total hiking distance of 1 mile over uneven t errain.
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Missie Wikler \;is a local Certified Fores t Therapy Guide who has been guiding the local Bend community through outd oor wellness practices for over 3 years. She is trained with the Associati on of Nature and Forest Therapy and guides with practices rooted in tradit ional Japanese forest bathing techniques\, shinrin yoku. "I look forward to guiding you!" Learn more at \;https://www.romingyogabend.com/ \; \;
\nQue stions? Contact \;emilyc @deschuteslibrary.org \; \;
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