two certified guides + two weekly opportunities to join!
Join IYE guide Katie in Michigan and our partner guide, Sophie, in Kjipuktuk/Halifax, Nova Scotia, for a month of virtual forest therapy walks!
Here's what to expect:
Join from your favorite trail, backyard, or inside your home (near a window or a houseplant is great!) and be guided through your headphones
Engage with your senses + reduce stress and anxiety + connect to your environment in new ways
Connect with other participants during facilitated sharing opportunities throughout the walk, pausing our personal exploration to share what we are noticing in our unique environments + homelands
Virtual Schedule:
Tuesdays 12:00-1:00pm (EST) Virtual Walks with Katie
Join IYE guide Katie, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for a four week virtual series, running Jan 12-Feb 2
Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm (EST) Virtual Walks with Sophie
Join our partner guide Sophie from Between the Pines in Kjipuktuk/Halifax, Nova Scotia for a four week virtual series, running Jan 14-Feb 4
Single Virtual Walk: $10
Four Week Series (Tuesdays OR Thursdays):
$8.75/walk ($35 total)
Monthly Virtual Package (join Tuesdays AND Thursdays):
Are you interested in learning more about the natural environment? Join us for Science Sundays! Learn something new + connect to nature in a new way with:
A short hike into the forest
A guided discussion of a unique weekly topic
Time for personal exploration in the forest, exploring your new knowledge while relaxing + enjoying a slower pace
Forest Mindfulness class is all about self care, decreasing stress, and exploring mindful connections in the beautiful setting of Michigan’s forests. Slow down + reset with:
Guided breathwork to connect with self
Guided forest therapy to connect with nature (also known as “forest bathing“)
Closing sharing circle to connect with community
Cold weather comforts include: two eco-friendly hot stone handwarmers + access to a small portable propane heater for warming up
Single Class: $15
Three Class Pack: $13/class ($39 total)
Five Class Pack: $12/class ($60 total)
Class packs can be used for Science Sunday AND Forest Mindfulness classes!