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DESCRIPTION:Wisdom Tree.0 Spring Detox: Forest Bathing in the Redwoods\n\nStressed? 
 Depressed? Overworked? Anxious? Forest bathing may be your path to a 
 clearer, calmer mind. Drop out of your thoughts and into your senses with 
 the ancient Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku (immersing oneself in a 
 forest atmosphere). Besides the mental health benefits of forest bathing 
 (such as stress relief and boosted mood), spending time slowing down in 
 nature has also been shown to lower cholestorol and cortisol levels, boost 
 killer K-cells that fight cancer, and offer an immune system boost that 
 lasts up to three weeks. Emerging from a SoulLight forest bath will have 
 you feeling refreshed, energized, and inspired to integrate your learnings 
 into your daily life.\n\nJoin us for a guided forest bath on Sunday March 
 29th from 2-4:30pm on a beautiful trail leading to a redwood grove. 
 Experienced forest bathing guide and ecotherapist Samantha Kanofsky (of 
 Soul|Light Communications) will lead the group through a series of 
 mindfulness and nature connection exercises designed to release stress, 
 awaken the senses, access inner wisdom, and reignite a sense of childlike 
 play... all within the setting of a beautiful old-growth redwood grove. We 
 will have a chance for solo time as well as partner activities and group 
 connection. At the end of our time, we will share what our learnings and 
 detox intentions from in group council tea ceremony, as a way of 
 intention-setting for a clearer mind and a healthier path forward into our 
 fullest expression of life.\n\nNote: This event is appropriate for most 
 fitness levels and ages as we will walk slowly and only about half a mile, 
 round-trip. That said, there is a short, steep climb into a redwood grove 
 which itself has uneven terrain. Please inquire if you have limited 
 mobility and/or other questions about whether this event is right for 
 you.\n\n\nFast Facts:\n\nThe average American now spends more than 90% of 
 their time indoors.\n\nA recent study showed that city dwellers were 
 constantly exposed to stressors and that “urban living is associated with 
 increased risk of health problems,” including anxiety and 
 depression.\n\nA recent study of 20,000 people, led by the European Centre 
 for Environment & Human Health at the University of Exeter, found that 
 people who spent two hours a week in green spaces — local parks or other 
 natural environments— were substantially more likely to report good 
 health and psychological well-being than those who don’t.\n\n\nWhat is 
 forest bathing (shinrin-yoku)?\n\n(n.) an ancient Japanese practice of 
 "taking in" the forest atmosphere, without an end goal\n\n(v.) the practice 
 of immersing oneself in nature for healing and insight\n\nForest bathing 
 offers a powerful way to become more aware and present for relaxation, 
 insight, and Earth connection. Health benefits include lowered heart rate, 
 stress relief, boosted immunity, better sleep, and a greater sense of 
 purpose and mental clarity.\n\n\nEvent Details:\n\nWhen: Sunday March 29th, 
 2-4:30pm\n\nWhere: Strawberry Canyon Lower Fire Trail (see google map 
 here).\n\nTransportation/Parking: Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to find 
 parking (there's a small lot below the trailhead that fills up quickly, as 
 well as parking in residential areas near the football stadium) and 
 consider riding bikes/walking/taking public transit or rideshares to save 
 yourself the parking hassle and for the sake of the environment!\n\nWhat to 
 Bring: Water, hat, comfortable clothes and walking shoes (including a warm 
 layer), and an open mind. Healthy snacks and herbal tea will be provided at 
 the end of the forest bath.\n\nTickets: $15 – 
 $45\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/wisdom-tree0-forest-bathing-spring-detox-tickets-96513467379\n\nQuestions? 
 RSVP? Email soullightcommunications@gmail.com. See you in the 
 trees!\n\n*All Soul|Light public events are made available by sliding scale 
 donation with no-one turned away for lack of funds. Please give generously 
 according to your ability, and email Samantha at 
 soullightcommunications@gmail.com if you have additional questions. 
 \n\nwww.soullightcommunication.com\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator\n\nSamantha 
 Kanofsky is a skilled consultant and facilitator, passionate about 
 introducing people to the healing benefits of spending time in nature. 
 While working in corporate leadership development, Samantha realized there 
 was a key piece missing: somatic and spiritual integration. She witnessed 
 clients having powerful realizations about how they wanted to change and 
 stay connected to their purpose, but not being offered an outlet to 
 practice those changes in an embodied, sustainable way. That’s when 
 Samantha started Soul|Light Communications, a company committed to bringing 
 people onto a new, grounded path for bringing their best selves to 
 life.\n\nSamantha holds a BA in Environmental Analysis from Pomona College, 
 a Certificate in Ecotherapy from the Holos Institute, and is currently a 
 candidate in the Creative Writing MFA at San Francisco State University. 
 She has extensive training in listening and staying curious through 
 interviewing hundreds of professionals in support of the Ego-Free 
 leadership program at Learning as Leadership, and learned a thing or two 
 about teamwork and collaboration along the way. Samantha serves as a nature 
 mentor at Gaia Girls and runs monthly forest bathing events for the public 
 at various locations in the Bay Area.\n\n\n\n"Samantha is a warm, 
 inclusive, and generous facilitator who holds space with ease while giving 
 space for participants to develop their own relationship with the 
 surroundings. Over the course of several workshop I felt able to have 
 exactly the experience I have needed to at any given moment - from awe to 
 reflection to anger to grief. Forest bathing with Sammy always grounds me 
 and gives me perspective on the broader flow of my life."\n\n- Workshop 
 Participant\n\n\n“Our first forest bathing workshop was one of the most 
 relaxing experiences we’ve had in a while. We communed with trees in a 
 deeper way than we thought possible. Samantha set the perfect tone in 
 holding space, and succeeded beautifully in guiding our group activities 
 and supporting our individual contemplation.”\n\n- Workshop 
 Participants\n https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2020/03/01/18831231.php
SUMMARY:Virtual:  Wisdom Tree.0 (Forest Bathing Spring Detox)
LOCATION:Meet at the Lower Fire Trail trailhead next to the Strawberry Canyon 
 parking lot on Centennial Drive. Please arrive early to find parking, or 
 consider walking/biking/public transit/rideshare. We will depart promptly 
 at 2pm. 
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2020/03/01/18831231.php
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