Forest Bathing Walk at Holladay Park for Elders
This event is for greater Lloyd area residents aged 65+.
Join Lloyd EcoDistrict for a free 2 hour Forest Bathing experience and reconnect with nature. Slow down, breathe deeply, and immerse yourself in the forest at Holladay Park in the Lloyd EcoDistrict. Guided by a certified forest therapist, you’ll explore mindful walking, sensory activities, and reflective moments. We will move through a series of invitations, which are simple, sensory practices that encourage the senses to come forward, as the thinking mind settles. Everything is optional and you are encouraged to follow the wisdom of your own body, heart, mind, and spirit.
What is Forest Bathing?
Forest Bathing is Forest Therapy, or Shinrin-yoku, a Japanese practice that has garnered attention for its ability to immerse people into their natural environment. It helps people take a deep breath and rediscover our true essence, to remember our purpose and how we can serve the world. By immersing ourselves in nature and engaging our senses, we can reap the many benefits of forest therapy such as improved immune function, cardiovascular and respiratory health, and reduced stress and depression. However, these benefits are simply a byproduct of the deeper healing that occurs when we re-establish a connection with the natural world around us.
Details
- Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
- Times: 1:30 – 3:30 PM
- Location: Holladay Park, NE Holladay St & NE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97232
- This event is designed for individuals of all different levels of mobility. Power-chair users are encouraged to attend! The park has ample sidewalks you can stay on while fully participating in the event.
- We will provide chairs and places to sit through at different times throughout the event.
- Rain or shine! If the weather is raining – we will provide some canopies to take shelter under. Please dress accordingly though. We will have hot tea to help warm you up
- This is for Lloyd area residents aged 65+.
- There are public bathrooms across the park in the Lloyd Center.
Register to attend (space is limited)
- This event is free to attend, but space is limited
- To RSVP, please email joshua@ecolloyd.org. We have reached our event capacity – you’re welcome to reach to be added to the waitlist.
- This is for greater Lloyd area residents, aged 65+.
- We can arrange for walking escorts from a couple of residential buildings (Holladay Park Plaza, Dalkhe Manor) to the park and back.
- Send any questions to joshua@ecolloyd.org.
About Your Guide
Bea Yeh (she/they) is a certified forest therapy guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy and has been crafting community programs for over a decade. Bea is a certified yoga teacher, mindfulness facilitator, and wilderness adventure guide. Bea is Wilderness First Aid, First Aid, and CPR certified. They hold a MS in Arts Administration and Museum Studies with a specialization in nontraditional learning environments, community focused programs, and healing-centered engagement. She is the proud multiracial child of immigrants and refugees, grateful to call the PNW home for over 20 years, and honored to craft a life at the intersections of art, nature, magic, healing, and revolution.