Come join us for a calming forest bathing workshop in Los Angeles (exact location TBD). Please RSVP here if you would like to attend.
What: Join us for a forest bathing workshop to calm the nervous system and re-connect with nature. We will be guided by the renowned Ben Page for a relaxing experience of Forest Bathing, also known as Shinrin Yoku or Forest Therapy. This is an opportunity to slow down and get our 5 senses in tune with the trees and nature that surround us and experience a mindful journey in a beautiful Los Angeles park. If you want to learn more about Forest Bathing and the health benefits associated with it, check out this article.
We recommend bringing a camping chair for your comfort! (We will have a few spare ones too!)
When: Friday, May 10th, 5:00-6:30pm. Please do your best to arrive on time, as this guided workshop will start promptly at 5:00pm.
Where: North Atwater Park: 3950 Chevy Chase Drive, Los Angeles 90039
Please park at the unpaved parking lot at the corner of Chevy Chase Drive and Verdant St. There is a sign at the entrance of the parking lot that says “Atwater Village Equestrian District”. We will be near the parking lot either at some picnic tables or in a circle of camping chairs under some tree shade. Note: There is a second parking lot that is paved with a “North Atwater Park” sign at the entrance. The park trails connect these two parking lots, but we will be congregating closer to the unpaved parking lot.
Refreshments: We will have a refillable water jug, and you are of course welcome to bring any drinks/snacks for yourself that you’d like.
Temperature: We'll be outdoors, and there are some trees around for shade. But you may want to bring a hat/sunglasses/sunscreen if you are sensitive to sun exposure. We recommend dressing in layers to stay comfortable.
A note about COVID/general safety: We will be outside and expect everyone to take the necessary precautions to maintain everyone's health. If you have any (contagious) symptoms, please do not attend. Masking is optional. Be aware this event is at a public park where there will be members of the general public around. By attending this event, you agree not to hold LADN or our guide liable for any risks (COVID or otherwise) associated with gathering. Thank you for understanding, and please feel free to reach out with any questions.
RSVP so that we can give our guide an accurate head count ahead of time! Thank you!
About our forest bathing guide, Benjamin Page:
Ben Page is a Forest Therapy Guide, global advocate for the practice and the author of Healing Trees: A Pocket Guide to Forest Bathing. He is the founder of the Shinrin Yoku LA and Integral Forest Bathing and has been guiding Forest Therapy walks since 2015. During his tenure as a trainer and mentor of guides, Ben has trained hundreds of guides around the world. From 2017-2020, he also served as the Director of Training for the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs, specializing in curriculum and pedagogical design. Since his practice began, Ben has been featured in such publications as Women’s Health, USA TODAY, Good Morning America, The Washington Post, and WebMD. Ben is also the co-founder of The Open School, Southern California’s only free democratic school. He holds a B.A. in religious studies from Carleton College and an M.A. in human development and social change from Pacific Oaks College.