We will meet at the Art and Spirituality Centre so if it's raining we will work
in the studio.
If you have ever been among trees in a woodland, listening to the birds,
walking, or simply searching for some silence, you have already experienced the
Japanese practice of shrin-yoku or forest bathing. In Japanese, “shinrin” means
forest and “yoku” means bath, or immersing oneself in the forest and soaking in
the atmosphere through the senses.
Breathing deeply and finding peace in nature has a massive positive role on your
body and mind. Plants release substances from their leaves that are effective in
positively stimulating the immune system, as many studies have proved.
Forgetting your mobiles and usual busy schedule, in the magic atmosphere of
nature , you will take this time off for yourself only to re-build and re-create
the cycle that naturally links human beings with nature as a part of the whole.
It will be your slowing down time to re-connect literally with your roots.
Some time of digital detoxing will help you to pay attention to your breath, to
use all of your senses, to meditate while walking, to dance freely, to stay
silent. When did you last touch a tree trunk, or notice the symphony of animals
and leaves dancing around you?
This class is sponsored by the National Lottery Community Fund.
It is FREE and is aimed at WOMEN only from ETHNIC MINORITY BACKGROUNDS living
in Edinburgh .
(Irish, any other white background, mixed ethnic, Asian/Asian British,
Black/African/Caribbean, Black British, Arabic or other ethic groups)
We prioritize the area of Gorgie-Dalry-Saughton where our studio is based.
By attending this class you release the teacher, Giada Gaslini and Art and
Spirituality Cic, from any liability arising out of any personal injuries,
emotional or physical release, death, expectations of results, theft in the
venue or damages that may happen to people and objects while attending.