[RICHMOND HILL] Hike @ Wilcox Lake (6km) + Mindfulness & Gratitude 🙏
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Join us for a Gratitude walk/hike to Wilcox Lake in Richmond Hill.
The theme for this week's hike is: GRATITUDE. We will have some moments of reflecting and sharing (only if you are comfortable).
There will also be YOGA for beginners to warmup and cool down. I will guide you through a beginner-friendly yoga sequence before the hike and again at the end of the hike. So if you normally leave hikes feeling stiff and sore, this session will be a treat for your joints and stiff muscles.
Come meet new friends while doing a fun and social hike!
This hike is rated easy and a relaxed pace. Perfect for those looking to socialize while getting in some exercise and suitable for beginners. So, for those who are looking for short and easy hikes, you better come out for this one! Only 6km with the option of extending. 😀
MINDFULNESS MEDITATION & FOREST BATHING:
During the hike, we will practise mindful meditation and mindful forest bathing (still, quiet time in the forest). After a long work week, this is a great way to help with stress release.
We will find a spot in the forest to practice a minimum of 10 minutes of silent meditation.
Here is what to expect:
*6km hike to a very pretty Wilcox lake and park
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Forested paths with flat trails (55m elevation gain), suitable for beginners
*Yoga stretches at the beginning and end of the hike -
Gratitude reflection and session for sharing
*10-mins mindful meditation 🧘♀️ -
Relaxed pace (we are NOT a fast hiking group). We wait for everyone and slow down when needed/stop and take breaks as needed.
*Free parking (large lot) -
Community centre washrooms on route
What you need to bring:
*wear running shoes, sneakers or hiking shoes. You can probably hike in good walking sandals, too.
- pack some water or beverage
*a sweater for cooler weather
Be prepared for all conditions on trail including mud.
MEETING SPOT:
FREE parking:
Bond Lake Public School
245 Old Colony Road, Richmond Hill
MEETING TIME:
Please arrive by 1:30pm.
The session is led by a certified personal trainer and fitness instructor.
Hike leaves promptly at 1:40PM
***YOU MUST UPDATE YOUR RSVP to* NOT Going if you can not attend. If your RSVP remains going and you do not attend, you will be marked as a no show*. You will not be added to future hikes with 3 no-shows.
See you on the trail! 👣
Christine Salib, M.Ed
Certified Personal Trainer Specialist and Fitness Instructor Specialist, PTS, FIS, MBS, NWS
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