TUESDAY 25th JUNE 2024
11:20am - 1:00pm
SPORTS CENTRE, KEDLESTON ROAD CAMPUS, DERBY, DE22 1GB

Over 1 hour, I'll guide us in a slow silent meander in nature, where I provide mindfulness and sensory techniques to really notice and appreciate our surroundings. This might include noticing the colours of leaves, listening to birdsong, smelling fallen leaves, and comparing the feel of different types of tree bark.

Detailed Description

Originating in Japan, these mindful nature experiences (or ‘Shinrin Yoku’) provide an opportunity to switch off from your ‘to-do’ list, relax, and appreciate your surroundings in a new way. My research found that these one-hour guided walks reduced overthinking by 51%, anxiety by 40%, increased social connection by 27% and improved cardiovascular health by 15%.

Over 1 hour, I'll guide us in a slow silent meander in nature, where I provide mindfulness and sensory techniques to really notice and appreciate our surroundings. This might include noticing the colours of leaves, listening to birdsong, smelling fallen leaves, and comparing the feel of different types of tree bark. 

"I found it a great escape from my hectic work life, it allowed me to be truly switched-off and relaxed for once and always left me in a good mood for the rest of the day" - Luke, Derby student