Forest Bathing: May 16
When we learn to embrace the world as kin, we discover our true home.
Nature Therapy, also known as Forest Bathing, is a guided immersion in nature that uses the senses to raise awareness and promote a sense of connectedness. Scientific studies have proven that it has many health benefits.
Facilitator Anne Markham Bailey has decades of experience with contemplative practices and finds Nature Therapy helps people move from simply thinking to existing, and to developing a stronger appreciation of the mystery of life. When we notice the details of our deep connection to nature, we benefit physically, mentally, and spiritually.
THE PROCESS
The program is a series of invitational awareness prompts combined with group sharing sessions. We end the session with a shared tea service.
Dates & Time of the Program:
Friday May 16; 9 a.m. - noon
Fee:
Registration is $30.
Meeting Information:
The Threshold Center is housed in the Chapel of Saint John's, located at 3794 Crosshaven Drive, Vestavia AL 35223
Anne Markham Bailey
Anne is a poet, author, and creative arts and awareness educator rooted in Birmingham, Alabama.
She teaches creative writing and bookmaking with the Alabama Prison Arts and Education Project at Auburn University and is a teaching artist with the UAB Arts in Medicine program. As a Forest Bathing guide, Anne collaborates with many public and private entities including Wild Alabama, UAB Arts in Medicine, the VA, libraries, schools, and arts organizations. She facilitates meditation programs in the recovery community. Anne is a founding member of the Quorum Poets, and participates in the monthly Quorum Poets Present reading and open mic.
