Step off life's ferris wheel and let time stand still for a day.
Thursday 18th May 2023, 10:30 - 15:30 in Salisbury
£125PP includes a deliciously nourishing lunch
The day starts with this 3-hour, nature immersion experience. Best described as guided, outdoor mindfulness, forest bathing was first prescribed in Japan over 40 years ago to combat stress.
With a mix of guided meditation, solo nature-based activities and group reflection, it's easy to reconnect with your childlike sense of fun, fully embrace the wonder of nature and take a sense of peace away with you. You might feel a deep sense of stillness, of calm, and of joy.
Activities include mindful photography, sensory activation, mindful walking, sit spot and building a gratitude gift using natural materials. We move slowly and won't cover much ground - it's completely different to a walk in the woods.
A sound bath will take you on a deeply relaxing and rejuvenating journey as you fly on the sounds of the vibrating gong and soothing crystal singing bowls.
Naomi has a deep experience for taking her clients on their sound bath flight with many remarking that it is "the most relaxed I've felt in ages!"
There is no movement, you are free to lay down in any comfortable position, but we do recommend lying on your back to absorb the vibrations fully through your body and your ears.
You'll enjoy this incredibly powerful experience outdoors after lunch - the perfect time to rest and digest. Bring a yoga mat and a blanket for maximum comfort - and expect to soar!
Hazel Hill is a lovingly managed conservation woodland and education centre located around seven miles from Salisbury. The wood is owned and operated by Hazel Hill Trust, a registered charity formed in 2015.
This is one of the most tranquil, eco-friendly surroundings, devoid of phone signals, interruptions and noise. Parking and compostable toilets are available.
You'll also enjoy a truly fantastic grazing table for lunch with plant-based options available.
Meet Your Expert Guides
SONYA DIBBIN
FOREST BATHING AND MINDFULNESS GUIDE, WINCHESTER, UK
Sonya spent 12 months qualifying as a forest therapy and mindfulness guide, so she knows the science behind the magic. Evidence proves that it's our connection to nature, as opposed to time spent in nature, that's most beneficial both for humans and the natural world. Prepare to deepen your connection and see nature with new eyes!
NAOMI HURST
REGISTERED ASHTANGA, VINYASA AND YIN YOGA TEACHER
Naomi Hurst from Doda Yoga has practiced yoga for 17 years. She qualified as a teacher in the birthplace of Ashtanga, Mysore in India. She also completed her 500 hour teacher qualification there. She is also a qualified sound bath practitioner and her Sound Bath Sundays in Stockbridge, Hampshire are often fully booked months in advance!
