(VA) (Kindred Nature)
Summer is a season of energy, warmth, blooming, fruiting—and finding spaciousness and rest amidst the buzz-iness and heat. Join us for our first virtual forest bathing program as we soak in the summer energy of these longest days of the year.

Forest bathing, inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, is a practice of immersing ourselves in the natural world through our senses. Through a series of invitations—gentle, mindful, bodyful, and spiritual prompts—participants can realign with the cycles of nature, reawaken the power of their senses, and nurture relationships with themselves, nature, and spirit. This practice offers many benefits, such as reducing stress, restoring focus, boosting creativity and mood, supporting immune health, and deepening belonging and meaning.