Forest Mindfulness Hike - Canyon View Park, Aliso Viejo ($9.99 minimum)

ABOUT THE MINDFULNESS HIKE:
We start at the entrance of Canyon View Park, walk down the paved trail, until we get to the dirt trail and entrance to the Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. Here is where our Forest Mindfulness and Nature Bathing journey begins. Once we are nestled under some shady Oak Trees, we will stop for a nice warm up to activate our energy. We will continue down the dirt fire road until we reach a bridge crossing that takes us onto the Wood Creek Trail and into the beautiful Forest. At our 2nd stop in the Oak Woodlands, we will enjoy a variety of slow-moving Qi Gong flows and a moving meditation to attune to the healing energy of Mother Earth, the Trees and Animals. Our hike continues up some steep sections and a wooden staircase, and we come down upon an expansive lookout point, where we will enjoy more mindfulness and gratitude practices to honor the six directions.

This out-and-back hike along the Wood Creek Trail is approximately 2 1/2 miles, with an elevation gain of 433 feet. There are some steep areas and uneven terrain, so hiking shoes/boots with non-slip traction soles are recommended as well as hiking poles for those needing extra support. This is not a fast-paced hike rather it is a mindful flowing hike that allows time to stop for natural curiosities, animal sightings and earthing-grounding-mindfulness practices. It is a time to tune into your senses, listen to the bird songs, smell the native plants, feel the earth, breath with the trees and observe natures abundance. We don’t measure the experience by the clock — in fact, we prefer to lose track of time entirely. It's a time to unplug from the phone and 3D matrix, immerse yourself in the present moment, connect intimately with Creator, Mother Earth, Nature and the Animal Kingdom and savor the full richness of this mind, body, and soul adventure.

The hike and mindfulness practices help to calm the mind and body, regulate the nervous system, harmonize the mind-body-soul, strengthen the physical-mental-emotional-spiritual bodies so you leave feeling uplifted, peaceful and joyful.

WHERE TO MEET:
At the entrance of Canyon View Park, by the gate and park sign.

TIMELINE:

• 5:35-5:40pm - Arrive and park on the street. Meet by the gate entrance and Canyon View Park sign.
• 5:40pm - Introductions.
• 5:45pm - Begin our mindfulness hike.
• 7:45pm - Meetup concludes at approximately this time. However, we don't keep track of time because we journey outside of time to enjoy the mind, body, soul adventure. We end when we end.
• Optional - Immediately following the session, I will conduct a wish fulfillment ceremony, with my Bodhisattva, if anyone is interested in receiving a wish fulfillment card from Taiwan. This is for the members who have not received a wish fulfillment card yet, since only one is distributed per person until they run out. This ceremony will take approximately 10 minutes.

FEE: This offering is in exchange for a $9.99 minimum fee, but if it resonates to pay more always listen to your heart. Payments can be made in advance or in person day of session with cash, PayPal
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/QBL8GAKPP4BHG
via Venmo: @Treeesa88 - Treeesa Nieto or on my website at: https://jinzangsitreeesa.com/donate-now/
Thank you for supporting our community and my mission of helping people stay harmonized in mind, body, soul. Learn more about my offerings on my website: https://jinzangsitreeesa.com/

HIKE STATS: Total length: 2.5 miles. Elevation gain: 433 feet. This is an easy hike, but it has some steep hills and uneven terrain.

WHAT TO BRING: Long hiking pants or long leggings, so legs are fully covered due to Poison Oak and insects. Sturdy, close-toe trail hiking shoes/boots with non-slip traction soles and hiking poles for those needing extra support. Water and layered clothing. Dress mindfully so you feel comfortable and safe in this wilderness park.

FREE PARKING

RESTROOM AVAILABLE: There is one portable bathroom available.

PLEASE NOTE: We start promptly at 5:45pm. If you are late, please try to catch up with us.

NATURE TRAIL PRECAUTIONS: We need to be aware of mountain lions, rattlesnakes, poison oak, prickly plants such as cactus, ticks, flying insects, loose rocks, rugged terrain, and natural hazards along the trail. Long hiking pants or long leggings are recommended. Closed toed hiking shoes/boots with non-slip traction soles are mandatory, and hiking poles are recommended for those needing extra support.

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT: For those interested in receiving more one on one support with me or booking individual, group or team building events, you can view my offerings on my website at: https://jinzangsitreeesa.com/offerings/
or booking link: https://mindfulnesswithtreeesa.as.me/schedule.php

Looking forward to connecting with you in nature soon.
With Love and Gratitude,
Treeesa

DISCLAIMER: Group organizer assumes no liability; hike at your own risk. By being a member of this group, you hereby agree to assume all risks and liability related to or resulting from any group functions. You agree that neither you nor any third party will hold the group leader or co leader liable for any injury, loss, or damage to your own person or any members of your family, friends, acquaintances, children, pets, or property, arising directly or as a consequence from a group activity. You also agree that your membership of this group is based on an "at will" basis.