Thu, Jun 08
|Hickory Hill Park- Bloomington St
Summer Yoga + Forest Bathing
Honor the seasons within and without with the practice of Forest Bathing and Yoga.
Time & Location
Jun 08, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Hickory Hill Park- Bloomington St, 1439 E Bloomington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
About the Event
Join Backyard Abundance, certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide Emelia Sautter, and Iowa City Yogini Mandy Dickerson for a restorative evening connecting with nature at Hickory Hill. Give yourself this time to slow down, become more present with self, and immerse in the vibrance of Summer.
Forest Therapy is a guided immersion in natural environments that promotes the well-being of people and the land. Research shows these numerous therapeutic benefits:
• Reduces stress, anxiety, depression, anger and pain.
• Improves cognitive functioning, sleep, mood and creativity
• Boosts the immune system, regulates blood pressure, improves relationships and increases feelings of gratitude.
Yoga is a method for tuning in to how our bodies experience and direct flows of energy. This long-standing and widely accepted wellness practice offers a path to:
• longer, rhythmic breath
• release of accumulated physical and mental/emotional tensions that drive stress
• boosted longevity via safe levels of physical and mental challenge.
THINGS TO BRING
- Water bottle
- Good shoes for being outdoors
- Walking or hiking pole
- Yoga mat or towel
- Insect repellant
- Anything else that might help you feel comfortable being outdoors.
DESIRED DRESS CODE
Dress for the weather and for being OUTDOORS for 2 hours!
If it is wet or rainy wear clothing to keep you warm and dry.
REGISTRATION
Sliding scale fee: $25 - $5, based upon your access to resources.
Backyard Abundance members receive a 10% discount.
QUESTIONS THE DAY OF
Call 319-325-6810 to reach the educator of your class.
INVITE FRIENDS AND FAMILY
We need a minimum of 10 attendees to host the class. Please invite friends and family to ensure the event happens as scheduled. We would love to meet your loved ones.
EDUCATORS
Mandy Dickerson is a certified yoga and meditation teacher, an herbalist, and the owner of Plantchanters Garden. She enjoys sharing practices that enhance relationships with our ecosystem partners, plant buddies in particular.
Emelia Sautter is a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide. She is the foundress of Good Medicine, Nature and Forest Therapy Practice in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
LOCATION
Hickory Hill, 1439 E Bloomington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
COVID-19
The event is held outside. Masks are optional. We will try to maintain 6' distancing.
SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
This class was developed in collaboration with many community partners and was funded by the Resource Enhancement and Protection Conservation Education Program (REAP CEP). It would not be possible without these sponsors and supporters. Please frequent these generous organizations to thank them for donations of time, materials and funds.
Tickets
Price
Quantity
Total
Abundance of Resources
$25.00
This fee is for people with expendable income. This option allows you to assist others in attending our classes by “paying it forward” for those who have less access to opportunities.
$25.00
0$0.00
Traditional Resources
$20.00
This fee is for people who have the resources they need to make ends meet and can attend our classes at full cost.
$20.00
0$0.00
Reduced Access to Resources
$12.00
This fee is for people who are working hard to make ends meet on low wages and have less access to resources and opportunities.
$12.00
0$0.00
Under Resourced
$5.00
This option is for people who have low access to resources. Examples include those with income below the poverty line, people living with mental and physical health concerns, and people experiencing insecurity in basic needs attainment.
$5.00
0$0.00
Total
$0.00