CRCA Forest Therapy Walks

The Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority (CRCA) is launching the practice of Forest Therapy Walks in Kingston and to the surrounding communities. The practice of Forest Therapy was recently founded through the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides, based in California. The founders of this mindful, healing and connective practice were inspired by the Japanese practice of “Shinrin-yoku” which translates as “forest bathing”. Research has indicated that spending time in nature not only strengthens human immune response and reduces stress, but also makes us more creative, mindful, and content in our lives. The beauty of Forest Therapy is that it connects humans and nature, so that both benefit from the renewed relationship.

Interbeing Sangha of Kingston member Stana Luxford Oddie, CRCA Senior Conservation Educator, invites you to two public walks, planned to introduce the program in Kingston. One will take place on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. A second will take place Saturday, Nov. 4 from 1 to 3:30 p.m., with both taking place at the Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area. The cost is $20 per person.

For more information about group, private or retreat walks here is a link to our website that has detailed information: www.crca.ca/foresttherapy

Download a news release about the new program here:
http://interbeingkingston.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/NewsRelease-ForestTherapyWalks.pdf