Healing Canopies: Stories from the Forest

The Urban Grief Shamans

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Personal Reflections and Insights on Forest Therapy Walks
Feel the pulsing heartbeat of the earth and the whisper of leaves as Brenda Martin, a forest therapy guide, leads us on a quest for tranquillity amid the forests' embrace. Her insights promise more than just a walk among trees; they offer a doorway to the soul's unspoken dialogue with nature. In today's episode, we traverse the tender practice of forest bathing, a journey that requires no special fitness level, just an open heart. Brenda peels back the layers of our everyday hustle to reveal a world where every breath and step can heal, where stillness speaks, and where the more-than-human world cradles us in its verdant arms.
As we meander along, the forest's symphony serenades our senses, with Brenda orchestrating an experience of profound connections and shared humanity. Each participant's narrative weaves into the forest's tapestry, revealing insights into our existence and the communal spirit that flourishes in these shared spaces. Brenda's transformation into a certified guide illuminates the path for us, showing how trust in the forest's guidance can lead to startling self-discovery. So tune in, and let the wisdom of the woods wash over you, as we uncover the healing rhythms of forest therapy walks with the guidance of a soul who has listened and learned from the most ancient of teachers—the Earth itself.
Our thanks go out to our intrepid forest bather- Pat Kemp for sharing her experiences.
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ANFT: https://www.anft.earth/guide-training/immersions
Brenda Martin: https://www.soulfulgatherings.ca/

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Разделы

1. Healing Canopies: Stories from the Forest (00:00:00)

2. Exploring Forest Bathing (00:00:01)

3. Forest Therapy Walk and Community Engagement (00:13:03)

4. Connecting With Nature Through Forest Therapy (00:19:31)