Here in Maryland it is gorgeous today– I would say possibly the perfect day weather wise- the Sun is shining, it is not too hot or humid, and there is a nice cool breeze in the Air.
There is something about being outside and feeling the Sun on your face and the Wind on your skin.
I believe that we as humans, biologically, were not meant to spend 90% of our waking hours indoors. I believe that nature, the wild natural world, is intrinsically healing; and that part (or really from a certain perspective I would even say ALL) of our illnesses be it physical, emotional, or spiritual stem from this separateness; this broken relationship with the natural world that surrounds us.
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine is rooted in the Elements of the Earth and the Laws of the Natural World. The Ancient Rishis (Yogic Seers) lived on the mountaintops embracing the raw elements of the Earth. Indigenous cultures understood the cooperation, mutual respect, and caretaking between themselves and the world that surrounds them– seeing everything as a part of everything else- nothing separate.
I believe the more time we spend outside, the more we realize how at home and connected we feel in Nature.
This experience is something that I feel is extremely healing and very much missing in our modern culture.
This is why I am focusing on hosting events outdoors. The Forest Bathing Events have included multiple components so I have renamed them more accurately “Nature Immersion 1/2 Day Retreats”. We will be doing Forest Bathing Activities along with Sensory Awareness and group activities which all calm the nervous system and activate our senses to cultivate a deeply fulfilling experience. These events are so fun and I hope you will join me! Our next one is coming up on June 8th.
You can find out more HERE.
You are also invited to join Sound Healing Practitioner Dinah Simpson and myself for a Sound Bath and Acupuncture in the Garden. This event will be held on June 9th.
You can find out more HERE.
If you are a parent and missed the Raising Resilient Children Masterclass Summit you can still get access to the recordings. I was one interviewee amongst about 20 others. My interview was on Self-Care Tips for Resilient and Fulfilling Parenting. The interviews I have listened to have been excellent. I highly recommend this summit. You can gain access HERE.
Looking to get on the schedule for 1:1 support?
You can schedule HERE.
Wishing you a beautiful day ahead and I hope to see you in the office, forest or garden soon! 🙂