Saturday June 1, 2024 at Rochester Hollow near Big Indian, NY

Two Sessions to Choose From: 9:00-11:30 or 12:30-3:00

This unique day hosted by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County focuses our awareness on the Ashokan Watershed. Choose from 2 Forest Bathing Programs.

Step outside - mindfully - and feel the difference. For your body, release stress, breathe fresh air, and get moving. For your mind, settle your awareness on nature's soothing atmosphere. For your spirit, venture into the woods to gain inspiration from the living earth. Forest Bathing is more a saunter than hiking or exercise.  Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yokus, this guided experience leads you through a series of sensory invitations to bring awareness to the present moment while observing the wonder of the natural world.  This sort of mindful time in nature brings a host of physical and mental health benefits, including measureable reduction in the stress hormone cortisol, reduced anxiety, improved mood, focus and sleep.  Pre-registration required. Details to be provided at a later date.