Astoria Park Nature Immersion/ Forest Bathing as part of City of Forest Day
October 14 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
As part of City of Forest Day, Mindful Astoria will be offering an afternoon of Forest Bathing!
The group will meet at 12pm ET on the northern end of Astoria Park, in the grassy field close to the corner of Ditmars Boulevard and 19th Street. Please arrive on time and *Bring something to sit on*.
Shinrin-yoku- a Japanese term translated to mean “forest bathing” or “absorbing the forest atmosphere”, is beginning to make it’s way to the west. Spending time in nature has been shown to reduce stress, lower blood pressure and improve feelings of happiness, among other benefits. Incorporating the two healing modalities of mindfulness meditation and nature immersion, Vanessa Heller will lead this immersive meditation practice focused on helping us reconnect with our environment and ourselves. Guided seated and walking meditations will be incorporated.
