National Forest Therapies

25/10/2024

Demand this from UK and Isle of Man governments

Cut The Crap and March For Clean Water on November 3rd - https://marchforcleanwater.org/

11/05/2023

The National Forest Walking Festival has such a variety of inspiring walks.
Join me for a relaxing yet invigorating connection with nature.Check out Friday 19th May ,page 20 in the brochure.Book here or email aaandrene@gmail.com.

08/12/2022

Winter Forest Bathing is just awe inspiring.Join me in Feanedock,National Forest this Sunday December 11th
10am-12noon.
A guided Forest Bathing Walk allows you to shift down a gear,slowing your body and mind enough to relax, engage your senses and open your awareness to nature. Your whole body shifts into a more receptive state.This can bring many benefits such as reduction in stress, anxiety and low moods, reducing blood pressure and increase in clarity and focus.
Wrap up very warmly, and bring your intention to explore a gentle yet invigorating time with nature.
This walk is not suitable for dogs or children under 12yrs.
Distance will be aprox 1-1.5km.There is a gentle slope and may soft/muddy underfoot.
The walks will be £20pp.There are 2 places for low income reduced rates. Please message me to book and for more details.

04/12/2022

I understand John Muir wasn't perfect but his heart was definitely in the right place. Let's pray he was right.

"One is constantly reminded of the infinite lavishness and fertility of Nature — inexhaustible abundance amid what seems enormous waste. And yet when we look into any of her operations that lie within reach of our minds, we learn that no particle of her material is wasted or worn out. It is eternally flowing from use to use, beauty to yet higher beauty; and we soon cease to lament waste and death, and rather rejoice and exult in the imperishable, unspendable wealth of the universe, and faithfully watch and wait the reappearance of everything that melts and fades and dies about us, feeling sure that its next appearance will be better and more beautiful than the last.
More and more, in a place like this, we feel ourselves part of wild Nature, kin to everything."

03/12/2022

Give yourself and ones you care for a gift of quiet belonging,mindfull presence and connection to the natural world. When you take time to slow down,your body and mind say thank you and breathe. Join me for a Forest Bathing Walk in the National Forest Feanedock ,Sunday 11th December.10am till 12noon. Message me for more details.

25/11/2022

Woodland Wanders in the heart of the National Forest.
Dates - December 11th
January 8th 2023.
10am-12noon@ Feanedock,Moira.
£20. Please message me to book and for more details.

Join me for a relaxed yet invigorating walk as we move into the Winter season.
A guided Forest Bathing Walk allows you to shift down a gear,slowing your body and mind enough to relax, engage your senses and open your awareness to nature. Your whole body shifts into a more receptive state.This can bring many benefits such as reduction in stress, anxiety and low moods, reducing blood pressure and increase in clarity and focus.
Wrap up warmly, bring waterproofs and your intention to explore and enjoy a couple of hours with nature.
This walk is not suitable for dogs or children under 12yrs.
Distance will be aprox 1-1.5km.There is a gentle slope and may soft/muddy underfoot.
The walks will be £20pp.There are 2 places for low income reduced rates. Please message me to book and for more details.
Accessible parking and a portable loo available.
The walks will be cancelled only in event of high wind or a thunderstorm.We look forward to seeing you in the woods.🍂

06/11/2022

Important news here for our healthcare.
Little steps that need to speed up🌿

In his latest blog post, ‘Reflections from the Bridge’, Dr Michael Dixon looks at how social prescribing, highlighted by our Beyond Pills Campaign, is changing the landscape of health for the better, plus what's ahead for the College in the coming months...

READ MORE HERE: https://collegeofmedicine.org.uk/beyond-pills-campaign-a-message-from-our-chair-dr-michael-dixon-on-how-the-college-of-medicine-is-at-the-forefront-of-reducing-overprescribing/

05/11/2022

I give everyone(just about ) I meet permission to go ahead with this practice🤣🌈💚

“The average duration of a hug between two people is 3 seconds. But researchers discovered when a hug lasts 20 seconds, it produces a therapeutic effect on the body and mind. A sincere hug produces oxytocin, the love hormone.

This wonderful tranquilizer is offered for free every time you take a person in your arms, cradle a child, caress an animal or dance with our partner. 20 seconds. Mindful, present therapy for both parties.”

Nicole Bordeleau
Sculpture: "The Hug - The Return" by Bruno Bruni, Hamburg 1980
Shared from Tammy Essex Schreiner

05/11/2022

What's On at Derbyshire Mind to support your wellbeing in the next couple of weeks (Please do share with your friends/networks):⁠
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Tomorrow, Friday 4th: ⁠
Mindspace at Markeaton Park. 10.30-12pm, meet at the Model Railway building next to the car park for a gentle walk and talk around the park together. No booking required.⁠
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Tuesday 8th: ⁠
Green Connections at Hannah Fields. 10.30-12pm, join us at Hannah Fields Community Garden, Normanton Lane, Littleover (DE23 6GP) and enjoy a relaxing and supportive space connecting with nature. Book your free place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/449497518177

Monday 14th: ⁠
Mindful Crafts at Quad in Derby, 1-3pm. Try something different this week and join our well-loved craft group for a fun and enjoyable activity. Book your free place here: https://www.derbyquad.co.uk/MindfulCrafts
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Thursday 17th: ⁠
Green Connections Day at Whistlewood, 10-3pm. Its the last full Green Connections day of the year so don't miss out! Come along to our reserve at Whistlewood in South Derbyshire for a retreat-style wellbeing day. Book your free place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/417947952577
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Friday 18th:⁠
Mindspace at Markeaton Park. 10.30-12pm, meet at the Model Railway building next to the car park for a gentle walk and talk around the park together. No booking required.⁠
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