Summer Solstice Meditation in Nature - Forest Bathing evening walk

The Summer Solstice, a time of peak sunlight and the longest day of the year, holds significant spiritual meaning for many cultures and religions.
It symbolizes new beginnings, abundance, and the power of the sun as a source of life and growth. Spiritually, it's a time for celebrating the sun's energy, connecting with one's inner power, and embracing the abundance of nature.

Please join us for this peaceful walk and meditation - to explore the Forest close to Hambleden.
An area of Special Scientific Interest and outstanding natural beauty.
Walk distance is approx. 5 miles

This walk is also listed on my walking group "Walk & Explore"
Please join this group if you would like to see who else is going, and other exciting walks.
https://www.meetup.com/walk-explore/?eventOrigin=event_home_page

Where shall we meet
We can meet in the car park, located behind the Stag & Huntsman pub.
Please note that this car park is now a paid car park, so it is best to find free parking in the village.
Postcode RG9 6RP

What shall I bring
A blanket to sit or lay on and layers to keep warm.
We have some space available to transport heavy items.
I will lead the walk, and Jill will give you a gentle introduction into Forest Bathing.

Jill is a Buddhist practitioner and a Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, with over 15 years experience. She is a Senior yoga teacher and Specialist Trainer.

• Qualified Kundalini Yoga Teacher (KYTT200) and Registered Yoga Teacher Trainer (RYT200)
• Senior Hatha Yoga Teacher (RYT500),
• Children’s Yoga Teacher Training (CYT40)
• Yoga Nidra Teacher Training 50hrs (YNTT 50)

www.jilljonesyoga.com

Forest Bathing is an ancient Japanese Art. It is proven to reduce stress levels and to aid better sleep. It increases energy and lifts your mood.
Forest Bathing helps promote mindfulness and reconnects your body and soul to nature.
Evidence suggests that the benefits of Forest Bathing has positive psychological effects.
Also mindfulness has separate evidence inducing a 'feel good factor' increasing the good hormones and reducing the business of this sometimes hectic world.

What to the expect
We will guide you on a walk to explore nature and it’s beautiful natural sounds.
Book your place now so as not to be disappointed.
Jill will be bringing her Wind Gong for the sound explosion. We will do some focused breath work for calming the mind and a little silent walking as we approach the forest.
We have sweet treats for the end.

Please show up .... these events are so loved and we love to do them.
When we arrive deep in the forest you will be invited to walk silently to the spot Jill has chosen, so as to bring you into the space and then to sit against a tree, stand, or even lie down, close your eyes and listen to the sounds around you, to absorb the tranquility of silence amidst the noise of your heart beat and breath.
Slowly the mind quietens, the breath becomes deep and the body settles.
After being guided through a gentle meditation with sounds from the forest and Jill's Wind Gong, some guided breath work to mantra.
We can enjoy the rest of this beautiful day and stroll back for refreshments at the local pub.

Please sign up .. we will ask members to pay a £8 contribution, to cover the preparation costs.
Thank you

If our events are fully booked, please contact us personally, as we would love to hear from you, so that we can add more events.
Our events are very popular, so please only book onto the walks you can attend. As soon as you know that you cannot attend, please update your RSVP, to enable us to move people over from the waitlist.

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A little bit about me:
I've lived in the Hambleden valley for many years, and lead walks for other Meetup groups, and also a member of the Ramblers Association.
None of my walks are copied from other walking groups, so hopefully you should see something new.
A few points to note:

• Terms and Conditions
• Attendance policy
• Q & A

https://www.meetup.com/walk-explore/discussions/?eventOrigin=home_groups_you_organize

Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the start of the walk, to prepare for the walk. This will allow us to start on time, to ensure an enjoyable walk for all. Also please update your RSVP if you are unable to attend.
If there are any last minute changes, due to poor weather etc, I will post a comment on this page.

Thank you

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