Join Davinica for a mindful amble through the woods to embrace the quiet and calm of winter.
Through this immersive forest bathing practice, you’ll deepen your relationship with yourself and the land you inhabit. After some guided breathing and gentle movement, we'll amble along the trail, engaging our curiosity, awakening our senses, and enjoying the serenity of winter. No previous meditation experience is necessary, all are welcome!
What is forest bathing? Forest bathing comes from the Japanese term, Shinrin-yoku. The phrase simply means “taking in the forest atmosphere” or “forest bathing.” The modern techniques of forest bathing were developed in Japan in the 1980s and have become common in Japanese medicine for preventive health care and healing.
Families are welcome! No registration is required for kids under 12.
IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION
This event will be held in all weather conditions. If the event needs to be canceled due to dangerous weather or temperature, you will be fully refunded.
Choose footwear and clothing appropriate for weather conditions and snow. You are also welcome to bring a warm drink, hand and/or foot warmers, or whatever else you need to feel comfortable and cozy!
ACCESSIBILITY NOTE
Cost: Nobody will be turned away for a lack of funds. Please reach out to Davinica at davinica@kaneel.me to figure out a cost that feels accessible to you.
Parking: There is a small dirt parking lot by the duck ponds in Evergreen Cemetery. To get there, use Evergreen Cemetery Entrance Rd off of Stevens Ave. You can also put “Evergreen Cemetery Duck Pond Parking” into Google Maps. Due to limited parking, please carpool if coming as a group.
Trail: This walk will not be wheelchair accessible. It will be slow and meandering over a short distance, not a hike. In total, we’ll traverse a little less than 1 mile, and there will be moments to rest throughout the practice. The path will be on a forest trails with exposed roots and rocks with a slight elevation of 52 ft with a maximum grade of 3%.
Sensory Activities: Throughout the meditation, participants will be invited to explore the space using their senses of hearing, sight, smell, and touch. Participation in any of these activities is not required and can be adapted for those with sensory impairments or difficulties.
Restrooms: There is wheelchair accessible all-gender toilet next to the parking lot. A vault toilet is a permanent waterless bathroom that sits above a vault or “pit” that is serviced by a waste management company. Vault restrooms do not require plumbing or electricity.
About Kaneel
Kaneel offers guided mindfulness practices in natural settings throughout the state of Maine. It has grown out of a dedication to learning, sustaining, and celebrating all that the more-than-human world is willing to share with us. Through our offerings, we encourage people to connect with the natural world in meaningful ways so they may become active stewards of our planet.
Kaneel’s founder and owner, Davinica Nemtzow, is certified as a Mindful Outdoor Guide from the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health and a proud Mainer. She is dedicated to bringing together community in inclusive, fulfilling, and creative ways.