Walking with the Mystics: Cloud of Unknowing (Sky) EASTER SPECIAL

Matt Glover is the director of MGA Counselling Services, co-founder of Life Therapies Victoria, and founder of both Forest Therapy Victoria and Nature Play 4 Kids. Combining his work as a counsellor and his love for nature, Matt leads individuals, couples, families and groups on Forest Therapy experiences designed to improve mental health, reduce stress levels and increase vitality. The combination of slowing down (REALLY slowing down) with creative and sensory exercises gives participants a unique experience of nature and equips them with skills to take back to their own local park or reserve.Forest Therapy experiences are run in a variety of locations around Victoria. Walks may be general in content, or have specific themes like grief, all ability, sketching or photography.Join Matt and his team for a Forest Therapy experience and benefit from all nature has to offer your health and wellbeing.

Forest Therapy Victoria

Join us for three hours of connecting with nature through the writings of the Mystics.

Jells Park (Meet out the front of Madeline's Cafe)

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A collection of themed events ranging from Survivors of Domestic Violence, Mystics Walks, Photography and more. These walks are constantly being updated, so check back often.

Walking in the Cloud of Unknowing: an Immersive Forest Therapy Experience ***EASTER WEEKEND SPECIAL***Walk four of Forest Therapy Victoria’s six-part themed series: “Walking With the Mystics”March 30Join theologian and forest therapy guide Dr. Rachel Davies to experience how an anonymous 14th century English mystic (author of The Cloud of Unknowing) can help nurture your own deep nature connection.This is part four of FTV’s themed series “Walking With the Mystics.” Come for just one part or enjoy all six! Participants may choose to receive a ten-minute video introduction to The Cloud, and/or to participate in a free Zoom discussion group on the text hosted by Rachel after the walk.Rachel Davies is a certified forest therapy guide and Research Fellow in spirituality, theology and religion at the Australian Catholic University.Note: These walks will be fully inclusive, welcoming people from all religions as well as those without faith. Anyone with a history of trauma should know that The Cloud uses broadly Christian language and concepts. Proceeds beyond administrative costs will be donated to the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation, to support traditional land management methods: <a href="https://www.wurundjeri.com.au/" title="https://www.wurundjeri.com.au/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.wurundjeri.com.au/</a>*****Forest Therapy is an emerging field in the health and wellbeing industry. With recognised beneficial impacts on our immune systems, heart rate, concentration, sleep patterns, and general wellbeing, this is three hours well spent!Combining a gentle walk with forest therapy activities, participants will experience nature on a whole new way.On the day of your walk, it is essential you bring the following:Covered, walking shoes - no open toed shoes please!Water bottle and snacks. (While social distancing restrictions are in place we will not be doing shared snacks at the end of the walk)Pen and notebookClothing appropriate to the weather conditions.Please ensure you are wearing sunscreen.Note that the walk will be cancelled if the weather conditions are deemed to be too dangerous.For more information on Forest Therapy Victoria, visit <a href="http://www.foresttherapyvictoria.com.au/" title="http://www.foresttherapyvictoria.com.au/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://www.foresttherapyvictoria.com.au</a>

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