Forest Therapy 2023
Dates and registration links below
The medicine you receive from nature while in the forest is multifaceted.
You receive the psychological well-being of the quiet and colors of natural surroundings. But more specifically and scientifically, Shinrin-yoku is the Japanese practice of “forest bathing.”
When you come to Just Love, you are literally bathing in “phytoncides” the organic compounds that trees give off that boost white blood cell counts in humans. These are known as “natural killer or NK cells” and kill tumors and viruses of all types.
After a few hours of peaceful immersion, you leave with greater connection and wellbeing that spans mental, emotional and physical aspects of your being. Learn more about the practice here.
MARCH 4th FULL MOON FOREST THERAPY
Come honor the “Worm Moon” - the last formal full moon of Winter. Plan to arrive at 2:00pm for a guided afternoon forest therapy program. We’ll start in the nature labyrinth to honor all beings in the forest ask permission and state our intentions. We will do 2 hours of forest therapy on the lowland trails and close our formal program at 5:30pm. Those choosing to stay and hike the highland trail for the sunset and moonrise atop Bhakti Mountain will stay will plan to depart by 9:00pm.
April 8th Family forest Therapy day
Everyone is invited to come but we will have some special experiences creatively designed for children and parents. Plan to arrive at 11:00am for a guided afternoon forest therapy program. We’ll start in the nature labyrinth to honor all beings in the forest ask permission and state our intentions. We will do 2 hours of forest therapy on the lowland trails and close our formal program at 3:00pm.
june 3rd, summer FULL MOON FOREST THERAPY day and night program
Come celebrate summer with the “Strawberry Moon” - this time of year welcomes the full ripening of strawberries. Plan to arrive at 2:00pm for a guided afternoon forest therapy program. We’ll start in the nature labyrinth to honor all beings in the forest ask permission and state our intentions. We will do 2 hours of forest therapy on the lowland trails and close our formal program at 5:30pm. Those choosing to stay and hike the highland trail for the sunset and moonrise atop Bhakti Mountain will stay will plan to depart by 9:00pm or camp overnight.
july 15th climate grieving forest therapy experience
Come share the day with people grappling with the changes in our climate conditions. We will offer space to share your personal experiences with grief and resilience as we experiences these shifts. Plan to arrive at 10:00am for a group discussion and meditation, followed by a guided afternoon forest therapy program. We’ll start in the nature labyrinth to honor all beings in the forest ask permission and state our intentions. We will do 2 hours of forest therapy on the lowland trails and close our formal program at 5:00pm.
OCTOBER 7th Highland forest Therapy day
Come for a full day exploring the deeper sacred parts of Just Love Forest in the highlands. Plan to arrive at 10:00am. We’ll start in the nature labyrinth to honor all beings in the forest, ask permission and state our intentions. We will do 1 hour of hiking before starting 3 hours of forest therapy on the beautiful highland trails and close our formal program at 6:00pm. This program is designed as more intensive for those who are physically able to participate.
NOVEMBER 4Th FALL transitions forest therapy experience
Come experience the transitions of the season. Color, texture and the energy in the wind will be noticed using all of your senses. Plan to arrive at 10:00am followed by a guided forest therapy program. We’ll start in the nature labyrinth to honor all beings in the forest ask permission and state our intentions. We will do 4 hours of forest therapy on the lowland trails and close our formal program at 4:00pm.
DECEMBER 16th quiet of winter forest Therapy day
Leave the nonsense of the mainstream behind this time of year. Hear the truth of the quiet and hibernation that the coming winter months are starting to offer. Plan to arrive at 12:00pm. We’ll start in the nature labyrinth to honor all beings in the forest, ask permission and state our intentions. We will do 3 hours of forest therapy on the beautiful lowland trails and close our formal program at 6:00pm.
