Nature and Forest Bathing for Creatives (Online Workshop) Fall 2024 w/ Maria Verdicchio

September 18 (Wednesday), 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM, Eastern Time

**The session is live on Zoom and will not be recorded.

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Workshop Description

What is Forest Bathing?

Forest Bathing is a gentle practice of sensory awareness and connection to nature that promotes wellness. It is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, as well as ecotherapy, ecopsychology, and nature connection. Numerous scientific studies have found that guided forest bathing provides numerous positive health benefits, including change of mind and body, introspection, change of emotion, cognitive change, and social interaction. This particular virtual forest bathing experience is an inspiring and creativity-inducing time to ignite innovation, foster creativity, and promote personal growth through a deeper connection with nature.

Through a series of 'invitations', I will guide you slowly, intentionally, and mindfully to move through your indoor or outdoor landscape in ways that cultivate presence, while opening all the senses, over 1.5 hours. We'll explore how nature connection can influence creative thinking and tap into the flow of ideas that nature provides.

Where does it take place?

I invite you to participate from a safe and familiar outdoor space near you, such as your garden, a local park or a nearby greenspace - and anywhere in the World! If you prefer to be in your home, you can participate by looking out your window, sitting next to an indoor plant, and/or gathering items that represent nature to you, such as rocks, seashells, favorite images of nature, herbs, fruits and vegetables, wooden objects, etc.

You may step away from your screens, if you prefer, and simply follow the gentle invitations as you listen to my voice from your phone, tablet or computer. We will share our impressions with the group after each invitation, and silence is also a means of sharing. No outcomes are expected.

How do I join in?

Using Zoom you can dial in from your phone or computer for over video, or audio, and see me in Nature.