Forest Therapy Hobart - Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens CC

Slow, fresh, restoring, sensory walks in the beautiful ROYAL TASMANIAN BOTANICAL GARDENS. Find your flow with guided FOREST THERAPY. CC About this Event Slow down, restore yourself and be guided to gently awaken all of your senses to connect afresh, with yourself and others in the wild world. Connect, Rest & Create wellness and wellbeing with Flow FOREST THERAPY. Flow FOREST THERAPY INVITES YOU TO: Connect with yourself, others & the wild world. Experience simple practices for restful recovery. Create ease & wellness. Find your slow with nature's flow. Date: 3rd weekend of the month- Saturday/Sunday. Time May-August: 12.45 - 3 pm Time Oct & December: 1.45 - 4 pm Duration: 2hours. Please arrive 15 minutes before. This gives everyone a chance to chat before we begin our quiet immersion. Cost: $30.00 - $45.00 * & donation 'pay what you want' tickets available also. A fee from each ticket bought goes to the RTBG. Companion Card accepted How to get there: https://gardens.rtbg.tas.gov.au/visit/how-to-find-us/ [https://gardens.rtbg.tas.gov.au/visit/how-to-find-us/] Meet: At the Hub Shinrin Yoku is a like a bridge, by opening your senses, it bridges the gap between us and the natural world - Ancient Zen Meditation. What is FOREST THERAPY? Walking in nature with a Certified FOREST THERAPY GUIDE FTG, provides a delightful and relaxing experience. As your guides, we work in partnership with nature, sharing gentle complimentary, physical, sensory and creative activities, which respond to the natural environment, with an intentional flow. The experience invites space for quiet listening, reflection and inquiry through all the senses. During the walk, you will spend some time walking slowly, stopping and sitting. There is no right or wrong way to participate in the activities, simply follow your intuition and curiosity to explore the natural environment. With Shinrin Yoku, the FOREST IS THE THERAPIST, and the guide opens the door. FOREST THERAPY IS AN EFFECTIVE PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE, with researched benefits including reduced stress, increased immune function and improved mental health. The activities follow the standard set by the International Core Curriculum for FOREST THERAPY, as specified by the International Nature & FOREST THERAPY ALLIANCE INFTA. Your Guides: Leesa brings her experience as a Certified FOREST THERAPY GUIDE FTG WITH THE INTERNATIONAL NATURE & FOREST THERAPY ALLIANCE INFTA, a Creative Arts Therapist and many years experience of working with the community as an artist, mentor, facilitator and educator. She is the founder of Flow FOREST THERAPY. When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world. John Muir - naturalist, writer & advocate Inclusions: Full public liability & indemnity insurance. Current First Aid Certificate Nature connection handouts Refreshments - tea & light snack Things to know/ bring: The event will go ahead even in rainy weather. However, if we need to cancel due to inclement weather, bush fires or notifications from council or parks authorities, participants will be notified on the morning by 8:00 am. Participants should be able to walk at a slow pace, over gentle terrain. We recommend wearing closed, sturdy shoes. A typical FOREST THERAPY WALK COULD COVER APPROXIMATELY 2 KM IN 2 HOURS. This one covers less. Carry a day pack and bring water, snacks, a mask, a hat, sunblock, sanitiser and personal medications with you for the trail. and personal medications with you for the trail. Bring something to sit upon while on the trail if you do not want to sit on the ground. (a stool, chair, waterproof barrier, or blanket). Dress appropriately for the weather. Comfortable pants, layers work best, and a rainproof outer layer. We recommend that you wear a hat. Phones and cameras must be turned off during the walk. Also note the following: COVID guidelines apply. All rules and regulations currently in existence at the location apply to this FOREST THERAPY WALK. 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