Forest Bathing by Scott Berry
Start Time
10:00
End Time
11:30
Date
May 6, 2025
Location
Bow River Trail
Meet At The Parking Lot Near The Train Station
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About the Event
The term emerged in Japan in the 1980s as a physiological and psychological exercise called shinrin-yoku (“forest bathing” or “taking in the forest atmosphere”). The purpose was twofold: to offer an eco-antidote to tech-boom burnout and to inspire residents to reconnect with and protect the country’s forests.
BRING: boots appropriate for snow conditions as well as layers, a backpack with waterproof mitts and toque.
The experience will be approximately 2 hours long.
The facilitator will lead the group into a forested area and provide some meditation and an opportunity for participants to experience a connection of their senses with the environment and a general feeling of being present. It will be opportunities for people to spend time on their own as well as small circles where we gather together and share what we experienced during our times off in the wilderness. The experience will conclude with a tea ceremony.
PARTNER REGISTRATION REQUIRED - sign up here https://app.univerusrec.com/llsrcpub/
About the Host
This program is part of the Passport to Mental Health & Wellbeing hosted by the Lake Louise Committee in support of the BMHAW.
About The Facilitator: Scott Berry, born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, discovered a passion for the outdoors early on, spending a lifetime exploring and guiding in the wilderness. His career has spanned the breadth from corporate leadership and nonprofit leadership to outdoor recreation. In 2018, Scott continued his journey as a certified wilderness guide in the Canadian Mountain National Parks. He has served as the Senior Guide for the Banff Springs Hotel for the last several years and in addition to being a Professional Trail Guide, he is also a fully certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide.