A deeply restorative walk to nourish your mind, body and soul with the proven health benefits of being immersed in nature.
About this event
This forest-bathing walk shares the mindful Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku.
You will be guided on a gentle walk to help you slow down, become present and awaken your senses. Helping you to disconnect from the busyness of everyday modern life so that you can notice all that is within you and surrounds you.
You will leave feeling relaxed, restored and re-connected thanks to the power of being immersed in nature. Taking away with you nature-based practices you can continue to incorporate into your life to support your wellbeing.
p.s. don't worry, no swimming costumes are required!
Forest-bathing is proven to:
reduce stress, depression & anxiety
improve focus, concentration & memory
reduce tiredness & recharge energy
improve the length & quality of sleep
reduce blood pressure & support metabolic disorders
boost the immune system by increasing NK cells
alleviate social isolation
I often walk in nature but rarely do I immerse myself in nature. Amanda's guided session allowed me to really slow down and feel part of the forest. Noticing the tiniest of details and just being present in it was fantastic. No destination in mind, nowhere to be, no clock watching - just you and nature
Paul, Manchester
We all lead such busy lives, often filled with lots of 'noise' and 'stuff' which we never switch off from. Forest-bathing with Amanda provided some much needed time to be silent, to decompress and to allow nature to restore you.
Georgina, Staffordshire
This is for you if:
you are curious to experience the power of nature's medicine
you love nature & are looking to deepen your connection
life is busy & you want to step away from the everyday to focus on you
you're in need of a boost to your mental & physical wellbeing
Forest-bathing walk price information:
Ticket price: £27
Includes: 2.5 hour guided forest bathing walk, contribution of ticket price goes to National Trust charity
Maximum group size: 10
Excludes: car parking (free to National Trust members please bring your membership card for scanning).
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About Forest-Bathing
What is forest-bathing?
A series of nature invitations will be shared with you along the walk, specially curated to support you with shifting your awareness from the busy mind to becoming in-tune with the natural environment around you. Helping you to experience each moment with your senses what you hear, see, smell and feel. You'll notice things you don't normally notice when you're walking in the woods.
Where did forest-bathing originate?
Although our connection with nature goes back as long as time this practice originated in Japan in the 1980s where it's known as Shinrin-Yoku, meaning 'to bathe in the forest atmosphere'. Hence the slightly funny name "Forest Bathing" here in the West.
About Your Guide ~ Amanda, from Lets Step In
Amanda is a certified advanced coach, forest therapy guide and meditation teacher. Passionate about bringing nature into the everyday modern life to boost wellbeing and deepen self connection so you can create the life you love.
About Your Guide ~ Amanda, from Lets Step In
Amanda is a certified advanced coach, forest therapy guide and meditation teacher. Passionate about bringing nature into the everyday modern life to boost wellbeing and deepen self connection so you can create the life you love.
About Alderley Edge National Trust
'The Edge' is a beautiful woodlands filled with history, legends and mystery. Named after the dramatic red sandstone escarpment which gives views over the Cheshire Plain. This was once an active metal-mine dating back to prehistoric times. The woodlands are predominately Beech, Oak and Scots Pine, a magical nature spot cared for by the National Trust. Amanda shares the practice of forest Bathing here under license to the National Trust.
Address: Macclesfield Road, Nether Alderley, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 4UB
Nearest Train Station: Alderley Edge
Parking: National Trust Car Park free to members, with parking fee payable for non-members
Facilities: Toilets are on site