A way of wellness to reset and connect.

One thing I find myself doing all year is escaping to the woods around me. Usually with my pups in tow. Whether it be on the farm, on the beach or at a local park, I find immense relaxation and stress relief from the day, situation or to be curious and enjoy the scenery and peace it brings. Most of the time I bring my camera with me to capture meaningful moments, or something to reflect back on big or small with my macro lens. Sitting quietly and absorbing the atmosphere around me. The world is so large and vast and I'm a dot on this earth. So, I decided to learn more how this environment I'm drawn to naturally can be used for more. There has to be a way and all along I was doing it without knowing. Almost instinctual so to say. In turn, I received my schooling and continue educating myself and others the Japanese concept of Shinrin-yoku, meaning "bathing in the forest atmosphere." Forest Bathing. I never knew this type of "thing" existed. So, I said let's do this since I'm here all the time (Laughingly).

As a Forest Therapy Practitioner, I guide sensory walks with small groups or individually to slow down and observe the surroundings using sight, sound, touch and smell in various ways. Mindfulness sharing to help bring connection, ways to quiet the mind, reduce stress, calm and reset us to our most natural calm state. Some light yoga-based stretching, art-based activity using the environment, aromatherapy, refreshments and always to your comfort level.

I enjoy working with individuals who have specific health conditions and social vulnerabilities. PTSD, C-PTSD, social anxiety, chronic stress, depression, generalized anxiety, abuse survivors, however it's also for anyone who would like to explore more. I am my own client as well, trauma informed and relate on many levels as a survivor and physically impaired.

The scientifically proven benefits:

Reduced blood pressure

Improved immune function

Deeper understanding and connection with yourself and nature

Helps with creative thinking and those seeking solutions

In the interim as I set everything up during spring weather, I will soon be hosting small group and individual guides. So let's take a walk, unplug, reconnect, as the motto means, we can sip, soak and grow!

Please feel free to email me with any questions you may have:

Thepeachpitfarm@yahoo.com or call 440-665-1070. Ask for Jen.

Thank you for your time and Be Well.