Come and immerse yourself in nature, in the woods and in sound. Experience the immune boosting and stress reducing benefits of the forest. Engage your senses and allow them to bring you into the present moment. Explore the heart of a 350-acre nature sanctuary, on top of the Oak Ridges Moraine, just an hour from downtown Toronto.
Forest Bathing, or Shinrin-yoku as it is known in Japan, is a unique way of experiencing the many health benefits of mindfully, and slowly, walking through a forest. We bathe in the smells, sights, textures, tastes and sounds of the forest. Talking is kept to a minimum but participants are invited to share their observations in different locations. Just to be clear, we will not be disrobing and "bathing" in the forest!
Let me guide you into a environment you may have been in before, but in a new way. I am not the therapist - the forest is.
Following our slow walk in the forest, and weather permitting, participants will be invited to receive an outdoor sound bath meditation on the dock of our private, kettle lake.
Participants who wish to enjoy a full day in nature can come early for a 10 am yoga class on the dock, and have the opportunity to swim and enjoy a picnic lunch before the forest bathing walk.
The cost for the forest bathing walk and sound bath is $40 per person. Drivers who bring extra passengers receive a $5 discount, upon arrival. Coming at 10 am to do the additional yoga class costs and additional $20.
Forest bathers are invited to come an hour early (at noon) if they prefer to swim and eat lunch as well.
All activities will take place outdoors. A port-a-potty is available. We will maintain physical distancing, and because we will be outside at all times, masks and face coverings are optional. No food will be served, but clean well water is available (bring your own refillable bottles please), and people are encouraged to bring their own lunches if they prefer - we only ask that all foods be prepared before hand. Refrigeration is not available.
Maximum 20 participants.
Address and Driving Instructions provided upon payment via Eventzilla or e-transfer. E-transfers can be sent to rufusglassco@gmail.com without a fee.
