# Event Details - **Event Name**: Forest Bathing - Winter Solstice Sunrise - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 21 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 am – Sun, 21 Dec, 2025 at 09:45 am - **Event Description**: Join this early morning Forest Bathing session welcoming the arrival of winter, as the sun rises & we are gifted with the dawn chorusAbout this EventForest Bathing/ Shinrin-yokuExact location will be confirmed early December, either Hadley Woods or Covert Way Nature Reserve (they are very close)Join a winter solstice group forest bathing session where we will get to experience the reserve at sunrise. Listening to the birds sing their dawn chorus and feel the woods waking up. Welcoming winter and all the changes the season brings, maybe with a sense of surrender!Walking slowly, immerse yourself in all the sights, sounds, and scents of the woods, as you relax, reflect & reconnect.Your guide will lead you through various 'invitations' - mindfulness exercises, sensory & nature connection activities, to slow everything down and step into timelessness.Forest Bathing invites you into the mystery of being both part of everything and uniquely ourselves. Going on this journey with a group, offers a quiet support to deepen our shared experience.“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper." - W.B. YeatsThe 1.5-2 hour session involves❄️ Gentle walking over uneven ground with some resting, standing and sitting breaks (there are no benches to sit on).❄️ You will be invited to engage in various sensory activities, some are quiet and introspective, others are playful and collaborative.❄️ There will be space to share your experience with the group, but it is not required. Everything is optional.❄️ We will finish the session with a warming delicious herbal tea blend.❄️ Some examples of invitations are: Walking meditation, sensory-based mindfulness, reflection, contemplation, movement, nature-based art, forest exploration, poetry, sharing and more!Sample Itinerary (each session varies and is adapted to the individual group)Opening circleForest exploration activitySensory meditationSharing circleNature-based art activityClosing circle with herbal teaMeeting PointTiming: Please arrive from 7:45 to find the location, settle in & so we can start on time at 8.Location: Hadley Woods or Covert Way Nature Reserve, both are very close by and I will confirm in early December What to bringSturdy footwear for muddy & slippery groundWeather-appropriate clothing, including warm layers (thick socks, gloves, hat etc.) and waterproof jacket (and trousers)Water or a hot drink (light snack if you need)A journal and penSomething to sit or lie onAnything else that will make you comfortable e.g. hot water bottleA reusable cup for tea if you have oneMore informationWhat is Forest Bathing & what are the benefits?Forest Bathing, known as Shinrin-yoku in Japanese, means to bathe in the forest atmosphere & take in the forest with the 5 senses. They are slow, mindful & embodied walks, offering an opportunity to relax, de-stress and be held by the forest.Shinrin-yoku walks were developed in Japan in the 1980's as a response to major health and stress problems within the urban population. However, the roots of this practice are more ancient. Currently in Japan and Korea, Forest Bathing is part of their National Health Plan and offered as a prescribed treatment. There are numerous scientifically researched physiological and psychological benefits of Shinrin-yoku, such as regulating the nervous system, lowered stress hormones and reduction of high blood pressure and heart rate, to name a few.As leading expert Professor Yoshifumi Miyazaki writes in his book, Walking in the Woods, "for 99.9% of human evolution we've been living in a natural environment and forest bathing brings us closer to that natural state. Forest bathing gives us the chance to unplug from the constant stimulation of our modern lives". We come home!Your guideEmma is a certified Student Forest Bathing Guide with Nature & Therapy, with the mission to bring city dwellers closer to Nature to feel the relaxing and transformative benefits of immersing ourselves in the woods. After spending the last decade supporting various charities in conservation, rewilding and regenerative food growing projects, she aims to facilitate the reconnection between people and the rest of Nature and strengthen our interdependent relationship with our beautiful planet. Through sensory experience, play, curiosity and mindfulness, she nurtures a sense of belonging on this Earth, releasing the Wild One in us, who is deeply rooted in the soil. She invites you to get to know the beings we live alongside and find more presence with ourselves and the rest of the world.Your guide holds an Outdoor First Aid Certificate, an Enhanced DBS and Forest Therapy Student Certification with Nature & Therapy. She is a qualified Lowland Leader with Mountain Training. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/barnet/forest-bathing-winter-solstice-sunrise/100001969843819892 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, art, nonprofit, charities, meditation, workshops, meetups, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 16.96, max: 16.96, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Barnet - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Covert Way Nature Reserve - **lat**: 51.6617697 - **long**: -0.1722946 - **full address**: Covert Way Nature Reserve, Covert Way, Barnet, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Forest Bathing - Winter Solstice Sunrise - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/66d9dcbdacf82c645d1fcde71dba1959c52abefc78461ea6b040e25309171a1d-rimg-w1200-h800-dcf2f2f1-gmir.jpg?v=1763388148 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Forest Bathing - Winter Solstice Sunrise being held? - **A:** Forest Bathing - Winter Solstice Sunrise takes place on Sun, 21 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 am to Sun, 21 Dec, 2025 at 09:45 am at Covert Way Nature Reserve, Covert Way, Barnet, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Forest Bathing - Winter Solstice Sunrise? - **A:** Forest Bathing - Winter Solstice Sunrise is organized by Walking Roots. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Forest Bathing - Winter Solstice Sunrise is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Barnet, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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