Name: A Day of Mindful Self-Compassion at Oka Beach and National Park - 5 spots left
Start: 2025-08-16T14:00:00.000Z
Location: PARC NATIONAL D’OKA

**🌿 Free Nature Therapy Walk on Mont Royal \| Mindfulness Outdoors Montreal \- Reconnect with Nature\. Reconnect with Yourself\.**

Join us for a *free, drop-in Nature Therapy Walk* on the breathtaking trails of **Montreal’s iconic Mount Royal Park** — a serene oasis in the heart of the city.
Led by certified mental health professionals and mindfulness guides from **Mindfulness Outdoors**, this gentle, guided experience invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and engage all your senses in nature. Whether you’re seeking stress relief, mindfulness, or simply a quiet escape, this is your invitation to be present — outdoors.

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**🌲 What to Expect:**

* A slow, mindful walk (approximately 45 min — no fitness level required
* Sensory invitations to deepen your connection with the natural world
* Opportunities for reflection, rest, and gentle sharing (optional)
* A safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all

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**📍 Location:** Mordecai Richler Gazebo, Mount Royal Park, Montreal, QC
**🗓 When:** Tuesday\* evenings (\*unless otherwise indicated)
**💰 Cost:** Free
**☔️ Rain or shine – Dress for the weather**

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**Why Nature Therapy on Mount Royal?**
Mount Royal is more than just a Montreal landmark — it’s a sanctuary of biodiversity and beauty, offering a perfect setting for nature-based mindfulness. Scientific research shows that spending time in nature can reduce anxiety, improve mood, and enhance overall well-being.

*See you there!*

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Weekly Nature Therapy Drop-In

Mordecai Richler Gazebo

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*Spend a day by the water tending to your well-being—mind, body, and heart. This **one-day retreat** at stunning **Oka Beach and National Park** combines the restorative power of **Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC)** with the calming influence of **blue therapy**—a nature-based approach that emphasizes the soothing effects of water on the nervous system, mood, and emotional clarity.*
***Through a gentle blend of guided practices, quiet reflection, and immersive time in nature, you’ll have space to:***
*∿ Reconnect with yourself in a supportive and peaceful environment*
*∿ Slow down and regulate your nervous system through breath and movement*
*∿ Feel restored by water’s natural ability to reduce stress and promote emotional balance*
*∿ Cultivate greater self-kindness, especially in moments of difficulty or overwhelm*
*∿ Enjoy a mindful day outdoors, free from distraction, pressure, or expectation*
***What to expect:***
*We'll spend part of the day **soaking our feet and hands in the warm, shallow waters** of Oka Beach—engaging in mindful, water-based practices designed to cool the body and calm the mind. You’ll also enjoy a **gentle forest walk**, guided through the practice of **Shinrin-yoku** (Japanese forest bathing), where you'll be invited to slow down, awaken your senses, and experience the forest not just as a place to walk through, but as a living, healing presence.*
***Your day includes:***
*∿ Opening circle and intention setting*
*∿ Guided self-compassion and mindfulness sessions by the water*
*∿ Shinrin-yoku walk through forest trails*
*∿ Soothing water meditations in the lake*
*∿ Time for rest, journaling, and quiet reflection*
*∿ Mindful lunch – a light sandwich lunch is provided (vegetarian options available)*
*∿ Closing circle and take-home practices*
***Ideal for anyone looking to get away for the day and reconnect with nature***\*—whether you're feeling emotionally drained, navigating stress or burnout, exploring mindfulness, or simply craving space to reset and restore. No prior meditation experience is needed.\*
***What You’ll Walk Away With***
*By the end of the retreat, you’ll have experienced meaningful emotional grounding and a sense of calm in your nervous system. You'll leave with a clear, personal intention to support whatever comes next in your life, along with simple, nature-based tools you can use to stay connected and resilient. The day offers space for reflection, learning, and insight—ideal for anyone feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply in need of time to reconnect with themselves and the natural world.*
*This retreat is designed to be an intentional pause from the busyness of daily life, allowing you to cultivate presence and connection in a peaceful natural environment.*
***Event Details:***

* ***What to Bring:*** *Comfortable footwear, sunscreen, bug repellent, rain gear, a packed lunch, and water. Snacks will be provided.*
* ***Accessibility:*** *If you have reduced mobility or other accessibility concerns, please contact us immediately.*
* ***Fee:*** *This is a paid event. The fee covers the day pass for the reserve, the guided meditation, breathwork and other therapeutic activities as well as refreshments.*

*A complete itinerary and preparation checklist will be emailed upon registration*

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A Day of Mindful Self-Compassion at Oka Beach and National Park - 5 spots left

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