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breathE in the Forest

Come experience the beautiful combination of breath work and forest therapy on Saturday, April 9th from 10:30am - 6:00pm.

The Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku, meaning “forest bathing” will reconnect your spirit and boost your physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. Forest bathing has volumes of studies and science showing how it helps you reconnect through nature, reducing stress, anxiety and depression.

We’ll be offering this donation-based forest therapy experience in partnership with breath work instructor Alexa Shackelford of Breathing Back to You, based in Atlanta. You’ll find the schedule below. Please have each individual RSVP separately below. There is a maximum of 20 spots for this experience. We look forward to seeing you in the forest!

Feel free to email bala@justloveforest.com with questions or for more information.

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What You may Expect

Breathwork

Breathwork is a healing therapy that uses conscious circular breathing to unlock an altered state of consciousness. The accelerated breath clears emotional blocks and stagnant energy from the mind and body. Conscious circular breathwork increases the circulation of oxygen through the body, which activates different areas of the brain to create new neural pathways for a deeper awareness and stronger self of sense, while releasing unresolved emotions and trauma.

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Alexa Shackelford is a Certified Breathwork Facilitator based in Atlanta, Georgia. This work has given her many years of comfort and healing for her own mind, body and soul. It is her intention to pay it forward to provide a sacred container of conscious breath, evocative music and vibrational sound to heal unresolved emotional trauma and to bring you back to YOU.

Breath and Forest Therapy

We combine breathwork and forest therapy as a beautifully restorative partnership with trees. In the science and studies of health benefits forest therapy, the focus is on phytoncides. These are the organic compounds released naturally by species of trees that fend off microbes, insects and animals. However, when phytoncides are breathed by humans, drastic increases in immunity are observed, leading to better overall health and well-being. Just Love Forest is offering this unique healing experience combining all of these natural elements.

Join us for a full day of enjoying and immersing yourself in part of the 716 acres of Just Love Forest. We work spontaneously in partnership with the forest for each unique journey. There is no right or wrong way to do forest bathing. We are trained to offer “invitations” as instructions to go and experience the forest in unique ways. After 20 minutes or so, we gather to share what we are noticing.

Schedule

  • 10:30am: Arrive at meeting point

  • 11:00am: Introductions, overview of breath work, forest therapy and history of the land

  • 11:30am: Guided group breathwork experience

  • 1:00pm: Lunch

  • 2:00 Begin with “Pleasures of Presence” invitation and forest therapy invitations from shagbark overlook

  • 5:15pm: Closing circle gathering

  • 6:00pm: Return to parking area and depart

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