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Dates
Saturday 04/19/2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Pricing
$40.00 Earth Day Forest Bathing
The Japanese have practiced forest bathing, or shinrin yoku,
since the 1980’s to combat the symptoms of stress experienced by
technology and office workers. The practice rose in popularity in the
United States and elsewhere during the pandemic as a powerful medicine
for chronic burnout and loneliness. Recent research has demonstrated the
vast mental health benefits of forest bathing, and doctors are now
prescribing it directly to their patients. As the climate crisis
unfolds, forest bathing also serves as a powerful restorative practice
to re-connect ourselves to nature and to each other, enabling us to
sustain long-term commitment to a healthy planet.
In this guided
forest bathing walk we will begin with some gentle mindful movement and
sensory awareness exercises to open our minds, hearts, and bodies. Your
guide will then offer three custom invitations designed to prompt
reflection and noticing through your senses. The walk will conclude with
a serving of herbal tea.
Sarah Dewitt
Sarah DeWitt, PCC, is a lifelong learner, nature enthusiast, and founder
of Uptown Forest Bathing. She is an ICF Professional Certified Coach
and Certified Forest Therapy Guide focused on empowering purpose-driven
leaders to choose ease, joy, and sustained well-being in work and life.
With degrees in geology and science documentary filmmaking, and two NASA
exceptional service medals under her belt, Sarah has explored all sides
of the human-nature connection. She has mastered the art of career
reinvention and enjoys helping others make their own big leaps. Her
current leap is toward the intersection between human and planetary
well-being, including regenerative leadership, human sustainability,
biomimicry, and nature immersion. Sarah has practiced at Lighthouse Yoga
Center since 2011, and lives in Manor Park with her partner and senior
rescue dog.