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

MINDFULNESS HIKE IN THE FOREST:
Step off the busy path and into the stillness of the forest. This guided Mindfulness Hike combines gentle stretches, breathwork, grounding practices and Qi Gong flows and moving meditations to help you slow down, awaken your senses, restore inner calm and balance.

WHAT TO EXPECT:
This is a 5-mile hike, and it is a full body workout with some uphill's, downhills, wooden stairs and uneven terrain to navigate. 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. We will begin with a warmup before embarking on our Forest Mindfulness and Nature Bathing journey. We will stop at various places along the trail to enjoy Spiritual and Mindfulness movements, practices and moving meditations. Our mindfulness practices will help us attune to the healing energy of Mother Earth, Father Sun, the Trees and Animals.

This out-and-back hike is approximately 5 miles roundtrip. We will take the Wood Canyon Trail to the Wood Creek Trail, to Coyote Run and loop back around to the Wood Canyon Trail. 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, recharge, immerse yourself in the present moment, connect intimately with Creator, Mother Earth, Father Sun, the Nature and Animal Kingdom and savor the full richness of this mind, body, and soul adventure.

The mindfulness practices I share help transmute stress, calm the mind and body, regulate emotions and the nervous system and harmonize the mind-body-soul, so you leave feeling uplifted, joyful, and recharged.

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

TIMELINE:

• 8:55am - Arrive and park on the street. Meet by the gate entrance and Canyon View Park sign.
• 9:00am - Introductions and walk to a nice spot for our 10-minute warm up.
• 9:15am - Mindfulness hike begins.
• 11:45am - 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.

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/

HIKE STATS: Total length: 5 miles. Elevation gain: 592 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 at the entrance of the park.

PLEASE NOTE: We start promptly at 9:00am. If you are late, please 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.

For those interested in receiving more one on one support with me or booking private 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

Look forward to seeing you in nature soon...
With Love and Gratitude,
Treeesa

DISCLAIMER: Group organizer assumes no liability; attend 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 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.