Shinrin-Yoku (forest bathing) in Gasselterveld

Forest Bathing at Gasselterveld

April 12 — 9.45 to 11.45 Parking lot at Gasselterveld (P1)
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If you're coming by public transport, the bus from Groningen arrives in Gieten at 9.29 — I'll pick you up from Gieten bus station at 9.30.

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Gasselterveld is one of the most beautiful forests in the area. We'll spend two hours moving slowly through it, walking a path around the lake.

Forest bathing, or Shinrin-yoku, is a Japanese practice developed in the 1980s. It's not a hike. It's being in the forest deliberately — with your senses open and your pace slow. Studies show it lowers cortisol and blood pressure, supports the immune system, and quiets the kind of mental noise that most of us carry without noticing.

Agenda:
We'll start with a short introduction to the practice and how to set an intention, so newcomers feel grounded going in.
Then, a guided meditation, a gentle movement to wake the body up, and warm tea before we head into the forest.
The bathing itself is 30 minutes of quiet, guided time among the trees. We close with a sharing circle — a chance to land, reflect, and meet each other.

The session is in English and open to everyone, wherever you're from.

The event takes place rain or shine.
Only in the case of a storm will it be cancelled.

What to bring: a water bottle and a small snack if you tend to get hungry.

Dress for the weather — we're fully outdoors the whole time.
Warm tea is provided after the meditation.

Contribution is donation based.

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This event is organized by Conscious Escape — a movement built around five values: movement, mindfulness, playfulness, community, and nature.
https://consciousescape.com/