Sensory Forest Therapy walk along Melbourne's lush green waterways WC CC

Flow foREST Therapyoffers slow restoring Guided Forest Therapy walks in Naarm/Melbourne and the Yarra Valley. We guide you to revive through simple sensory, creative & physical practices for restful recovery & slowing down with nature. Find your flow with nature's slow. Connect, Rest and Create natural wellness & wellbeing with Forest Therapy.

Flow foREST Therapy

Enjoy restorative benefits of nature in your urban environment, following the Merri-and Edgars Creeks. Find your flow with Forest Therapy WC

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Melbourne foREST Therapy

Melbourne foREST Therapy offers restorative immersions in natural urban environments. Enjoy a fully accessible experience, following the soothing flow of the Merri  Creek at the Edgars Creek Wetlands. Find your flow with nature. WC CC.

Connect, Rest &amp; Create natural wellness &amp; well-being with Guided Forest Therapy. Flow foREST Therapy invites you to:<ul><li>Connect with yourself, others &amp; the wild world.</li><li>Experience simple practices for restful recovery.</li><li>Create ease &amp; wellness.</li></ul>Join us for slow Sunday afternoons, following the soothing flow of Melbourne’s lush green waterways of the Merri and Edgars Creeks. Your guide, Leesa Nash, works in partnership with nature, sharing gentle physical, sensory and creative practices, which connect the wellness &amp; wellbeing of our wild selves with our planet. Leesa brings her skills as a Nature Mentor, Creative Arts Therapist &amp; Certified Forest Therapy Guide FTG to all experiences. She loves exploring our wild world slowly and creatively, prioritising accessible experiences, so everyone can enjoy wellness through nature connection.Access Considerations - WC CC<ul><li>Distance travelled is less than 1 km in 3 hours. </li><li>There are opportunities to pause for rest. </li><li>The trail is flat and wheelchair accessible.</li><li>The path is dirt, concrete &amp; approx. 50 m of short grass.</li><li>Companion Card available at booking.</li><li>Flexible ticket prices. </li><li>2 tickets per walk are by Donation / Pay What You Can.</li></ul>What is Forest Therapy?Forest Therapy (also known as Shinrin Yoku and Forest Bathing) is an effective public health practice, with researched benefits including reduced stress, increased immune function, enhanced creativity and sleep, and improved mental health. Being in nature with a Certified Forest Therapy Guide FTG, provides a relaxing and refreshing experience, inviting space for quiet listening, reflection and inquiry through all the senses. You will be guided to move slowly, pause and sit, as nature unfolds around you. As a group, there is also the opportunity to connect and share your experiences with each other. The experience concludes with tea and refreshments.The activities follow the standard set by the International Core Curriculum for Forest Therapy, as specified by the International Nature &amp; Forest Therapy INFTA.5 Things to Know &amp; Bring<ol><li>The event will go ahead even in rainy weather. However, if we need to cancel due to dangerous conditions, participants will be notified on the morning by 8:00 am.</li><li>Carry a small day pack with sunblock, a raincoat, water, a mask, insect repellent, sanitiser and personal medications with you for the trail. </li><li>Participants should be able to walk or move at a slow pace, over gentle terrain. We recommend wearing closed, sturdy shoes and bringing something to sit on, if the ground is wet or it is more comfortable for you.</li><li>This is a digital detox opportunity. Phones/cameras must be turned off.</li><li>Please use the toilet before you arrive. Toilets are not available onsite.</li></ol>Gift Vouchers are also available.For more information on Flow foREST Therapy walks in Naarm/Melbourne and the Yarra Valley, visit <a href="http://www.flowforesttherapy.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://www.flowforesttherapy.com</a>Flow foREST Therapy is also the distributor for Kula Cloth Australia - a Leave No Trace pee cloth designed specifically for adventurous folk, visit: <a href="https://flowforesttherapy.com/kula-cloth-australia" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://flowforesttherapy.com/kula-cloth-australia</a>

Header: Views over Merri &amp; Edgars Creek Wetland, December 2020.Image 1: Glimpses of Forest Therapy Walk, April 2021.Image 2: Sharing our stories, December 2021.Image 3: Being with trees, March 2020.Image 4: Tree stories, February 2021.Image 5: Time for reflection &amp; treats, September 2021.Image 6: Thanking you, December 2021.

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