Forest Bathing
Finding Mindfulness in Nature
Co-hosted by:
The trails await us just off the back porch of our Brunswick clinic at 12 Windorf Circle. Join Meaghan Harmon, L.Ac for this mindfulness-based practice. This event will consist of a short stroll through the woods to the Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust Labyrinth in the Woods. To begin, Meaghan will introduce herself and discuss the Japanese ecotherapy practice of shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, before everyone ventures into the woods together. Participants of the forest bathing pop-up can be of any activity level and should feel comfortable walking on nature trails and standing for intermediate periods of time. Folding chairs can be provided by request.
The simple act of immersing ourselves in the forest and truly drinking in and experiencing the natural environment gives us a necessary pause in the midst of the hustle and bustle of modern life. Considered preventative medicine in Japan, studies have shown that forest bathing can boost the immune system, effectively reduce anxiety, depression, and stress, improve mood and, more specifically, benefit COPD and high blood pressure.
We are excited to partner with Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust for this wonderful event. All proceeds with be donated to BTLT and the valuable service they provide to our community.
Meaghan Harmon L.Ac
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
As a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist at Jade, Meaghan has participated in many forest bathing excursions with her teachers while a student at AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine. She is thrilled to lead you on a forest bathing journey that is also influenced by her qigong and meditation experience.
Additional Details:
Please be sure to wear clothing and footwear appropriate for a short walk in nature
Leave your phone and other devices at home, or at least on silent!
Rain dates will be October 5th and October 8th
No prior meditation experience is needed
Pre-registration is required
Time/Date:
September 21st at 4:30pm
September 24th at 1:00pm
Investment: $10/session
Brunswick Location:
12 Windorf Circle
Brunswick, ME 04011