Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku) at Peacock Hill Park

About Camp

Forest bathing comes to us from a Japanese-inspired practice called Shinrin-yoku. It involves a guided walking meditation in nature and follows a set sequence of gentle, almost yoga-like activities. This is a gentle & restorative activity. Research shows after forest bathing sessions people experience improvements in blood pressure, heart rate, anxiety, depression, blood sugar, cognitive fatigue, and improved healing after surgery or during cancer treatment. Your certified instructor will guide you through the sequence during the 120-minute session, attuning your senses to the more natural cadence of the outdoors. This guided sequence restores your body and mind to a peaceful state. Tension will melt away. The constant "brain chatter" will soften. You will remember what joy feels like. Your clothing and shoes must be appropriate for the season and the outdoors, as we often meander off paths. The walk will be a total of 1.3 miles. There are two short inclines of about 1/4 mile total and uneven terrain throughout. Participants may encounter diverse wildlife. Please wear closed toed shoes, long protective pants and bring bug repellent.The walk will be between 2-2.5 hours long and end with a light snack and tea.Children, ages 7 and up, are welcome, as long as an adult is also present. **RAIN DATE SEPTEMBER 29TH**Peacock Hill Nature Park Map