A blissful 3-hour workshop that includes a 40-minute gentle Qigong session, suitable for all levels and complete beginners, followed by some deeply tranquil Forest Bathing. The morning finishes with herbal and wild teas, snacks and a closing gratitude circle with a firepit.
Places are limited and cost £40pp inc food and beverage. A discount code is available for attendees for entry into Hever Castle if you wish to make a day of it and head there after the workshop. Great if you are coming with friends, family or partners.
This workshop is a very popular one and gets booked quickly so click the button below to book your place. I’m incredibly excited about combining these 2 passions to offer a beautiful morning that will leave you feeling deeply grounded, calm and at peace with yourself and the Nature around you.
WHY QIGONG AND FOREST BATHING?
I have an extensive background in dance and conscious movement and lived in China for a year where i studied Qigong, Tai Chi and Kung Fu. Dance and movement have always been a passion for mine, but up until now, I have not introduced them into my outdoor nature connection workshops.
WHAT IS QIGONG?
I recently completed a refresher course in Qigong and was once again reminded how wonderful it is to practice and how connected to Nature it is! Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice that incorporates simple mindful movement, breath and meditation. It is also traditionally practised outside in parks or woodlands and includes a vast amount of references to Nature and exercises that connect you to the energy of the Earth and Sky.
I actually cant believe it has taken me so long to introduce it into my workshops and retreats because it fits so well with Forest Bathing and can absolutely enhance the experience. We get deeply connected to our bodies in Qigong and then can connect more powerfully with Nature when we move onto Forest Bathing and connect with our senses to be present and bathe in the atmosphere of Nature.
You do not need experience in either Qigong or Forest Bathing, they are both simple and gentle practices and I guide you through the morning with ease and flow. You also don’t need a change of clothes and would only advise you are comfortable in what you wear and have comfortable shoes.
We will begin with a 40 min gentle and simple Qigong session where I will guide you through a series of warm up exercises and Qigong movements that will all be done in a standing position. Qigong is all about fluidity and flow and does not require a certain technique to practice. It is deeply relaxing and enjoyable and will create a wonderful connection to your body and the present moment.
In a forest bathing session, you will be invited to connect with Nature through a variety of simple exercises or reflections. This usually involves participants spending time quietly sitting or standing and observing the environment around them. As the guide, I share the principles and insights of the practice and invite you to try simple sensory exercises. The forest is very much the therapist and what people see, feel, and experience is unique to the individual.
Some exercises are quiet and introspective whilst others are more fun and playful. There are opportunities to share insights and observations but this is not expected or forced. I also hold a tea ceremony at the end with some healthy snacks.
Places are limited as group sizes are kept small. The space at Hever is very flat and the distance covered is short because the focus is on slowing down and paying attention. This makes it suitable for all ages and fitness levels. No previous experience in mindfulness, Qigong or forest bathing is required. All are welcome. Please note the nearest toilets to the space are a 10 min walk away at the Golf Club.
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https://www.tansyinthewild.com/events/qigong-forestbathing-nov
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