Nervous System Regulation - Spirt Plants

This group Mindfull Arts session explores The Spirit of Plants as a pathway to reconnection: with nature, ancestral memory, and the living intelligence Kingdom that surrounds us. Plants are not merely botanical forms; they are carriers of healing, culture, and myth. Just as roots anchor a plant to the earth, this session invites participants to root themselves in observation, creativity, and shared wisdom. Through drawing, storytelling, and reflection, we reclaim our relationship with plants as teachers, healers, and companions.

## Session Structure

### Opening & Grounding (30 minutes)

The session begins with a welcoming circle and a guided meditation focused on breath and connection to the natural world. Participants are invited to imagine themselves as a plant—feeling their roots, sensing the soil, noticing the light that reaches them.
A moment of quiet observation follows, where each participant is given a plant (fresh, dried, or pictured) to study closely. Attention is brought to texture, scent, structure, and subtle details. This grounding creates a calm and receptive inner space, preparing for creative exploration.

### Creative Exploration – Drawing the Plant & Its Wisdom (1 hour)

Participants will draw their chosen plant, focusing on its physical structure: roots, stem, leaves, flowers, seeds. The act of drawing becomes a mindful practice of deep seeing.
Alongside the image, participants are encouraged to reflect on and write about:

• The plant’s healing properties
• Traditional remedies and “grandmothers’ methods” associated with it (teas, oils, poultices, rituals)
• The environments and cultures where the plant has been used
• Sharing myths, folklore, or symbolic meanings connected to it

This process invites participants to explore how land, climate, and culture shape our understanding of plants. Gentle music & fika will accompany the session, creating a nurturing and welcoming atmosphere. No artistic experience is required, only curiosity and openness.

### Reflection & Integration

The session concludes with space for sharing artwork, insights, ancestral memories, or personal reflections. Participants may speak about what surprised them, what stories resurfaced, or how their perception of the plant shifted.
The focus is on reclaiming understanding, seeing plants not only as resources, but as living presences intertwined shared with history, healing, and myth.
This session offers a grounded and reflective space to reconnect with the spirit of plants through creativity, cultural memory, and compassionate attention to the wisdom rooted in the natural world.

***Group Art Therapy Sessions max 6pp ***
400 SEK per person for one group session (2 hours) Package offer: 3 group sessions for 1,000 SEK
***Individual Art Therapy Sessions ***
550 SEK for one individual session (2 hours) Package offer: 3 individual sessions for 1,300 SEK

All materials will be provided; however, participants are warmly invited to bring their own diary, sketchbook, or any favorite art materials if they wish to work with something personal and familiar.

#### Dates can be adjusted any time to accommodate the needs of the group or individual participants, if required.

For any enquiry feel free to email me at [hellomariartdesign@gmail.com](mailto:hellomariartdesign@gmail.com) or visit my website www.mariartdesign.com

Creative expression is a powerful tool that enriches the lives of individuals, teams, and communities by engaging the mind, body, and spirit through art-making, mindful practice, and experiential exploration. Facilitators with a deep interest in human well-being guide participants to enhance emotional balance, focus, and personal growth in safe, supportive environments.