Forest Bathing and Meditation at the Urban Forest

"Between winter's hush and summer's fullness, spring breaths possibility"

You are invited to Forest Bathing at the beautiful Urban Forest in Huntington Beach. For those who would like to meditate in the forest before forest bathing see below for more information.*

Hi. My name is Donna McCullough, PhD. I am a certified Forest Bathing Guide. Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, forest bathing is a slow, mindful immersion in nature that supports stress reduction, grounding, and inner clarity.

As your guide, I will partner with the shimmering, colorful and magical Urban Forest to support and accompany you on a journey of discovery, helping you connect with and embody, the fullness of who you are. Through gentle invitations, we'll tune into our bodies and senses, allowing space for relflection, insight, inspirations and restorations.

We'll alternate between brief periods of sitting quietly and walking slowly and mindfully. The walk will cover approximately 1-2 miles and will be mostly flat with a couple of short hills. The terrain can be uneven in places, so hiking shoes or sneakers with some traction are recommended. Portions of the experience involve sitting on the ground so feel free to bring a camping or stadium chair.

We will close with a tea ceremony for integration and connection. Please let me know in advance if you have any allergies or physical limitations.

*For those of you who would like to meditate in the forest before we start the forest bathing experience, please meet me at 9:30 in the parking lot of the Urban Forest. We will sit under a grove of trees. I will give a few meditation pointers for those who are new to this practice, followed by silent chanting, and then meditation. We will begin the forest bathing experience at 10 o’clock.

Here is the Urban Forest Website:
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://hbtrees.org/&ved=2ahUKEwipgK2_sfyPAxUpOUQIHWydPJYQ_Bd6BAgnEAI&opi=89978449&usg=AOvVaw0Dl8Z1HuUf1yY9Kikwty73

✨All are welcome—Bring a friend, or come on your own for a little time to recharge.

Let's gather, connect and let the forest do its quiet magic.