Forest Bathing Class

What is Forest Therapy/What to Expect?

Forest  therapy is a practice of immersing ourselves in the restorative natural  environment (typically for a few hours).  It’s not a strenuous hike or a  naturalist walk; this practice is simply about slowing down and being  present without the need to “do” anything.  We’ll slowly meander,  participating in a series of sensory based invitations, and then come  together as a group to share.  This practice is inspired by the Japanese  practice of Shinrin-Yoku, or “forest bathing,” with many  research-backed physical and mental benefits.

Bio:

Devon  Oberle (she/her) is a forest therapy guide, certified by the  Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT).  Devon's guiding  practice is informed by her background as a teacher, working with high  schoolers with social-emotional disabilities, by her social justice  work, and by her love of the natural world.  Devon is passionate about  the ways that forest therapy can promote…