Connecting and breathing into nature
Wed, 07 Aug
|HorseSense UK
Join a Unique Family – Based Workshop hosted in conjunction with Nature’s Health Service!
Time & Location
07 Aug 2024, 11:00 – 15:30
HorseSense UK, The Old Farmhouse, Brickyard Ln, Mark Cross TN6 3NU, UK
About the event
Join a Unique Family – Based Workshop hosted in conjunction with Nature’s Health Service!
Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse yourself in a transformative experience that combines the most natural healing ingredient - our breath, with the serene practice of forest bathing and the gentle and grounding gift of spending time with horses. Our workshop for parents and children aged 7+ offers a rare opportunity to reconnect with yourself, your loved ones and nature, guided by experienced wellbeing leaders in a beautiful, tranquil setting.
Why Join Our Workshop?
Experience the Magic of Forest Bathing
- Rejuvenate Your Mind and Body: Forest bathing, or Shinrin-yoku, is a Japanese practice that involves mindful immersion in the forest environment. Scientific studies have shown that forest bathing can reduce stress, boost mood, help regulate our behaviours and reactions, improve concentration and improve overall well-being.
- Deepen Your Connection with Nature: Learn to exercise and engage your senses and deepen your appreciation for the natural world as you walk through lush forests, breathe in the fresh air, and listen to the soothing sounds of the woods.
Connect with the Wisdom of Horses
- Emotional Healing and Growth: Horses are intuitive and sensitive animals that can mirror our emotions and help us understand our inner selves. Through therapeutic interactions with horses participants can gain insights into their emotions, improve self-awareness, and develop emotional resilience.
- Build Trust and Confidence: Working with horses requires presence and authenticity, fostering trust and confidence. Experience the unique bond that forms between humans and horses in a safe, supportive environment.
Connect with Your Breath
- Learn the Art of Good Breathing: What good breathing looks, feels and sounds like and how it can support you and your family with in the moment anxiety management, quality sleep and both recovery and prevention of long-term health challenges.
- Build the Mind and Body Connection: Experience some simple breathwork tools to help calm and connect with the moment.
What to Expect?
- Guided Forest Bathing Sessions: Led by a qualified forest therapy guides, our woodland walk will help you slow down, breathe deeply, and connect with the natural world.
- Interactive Equine Learning: Observe the herd and calmly connect with them, facilitated by an experienced equine practitioner, to explore personal growth and emotional healing.
- Mindfulness and Breathing Practices: Integrate mindfulness and breathing exercises across all activities to enhance your experience and bring a sense of peace and clarity.
- Small Group Setting: Enjoy personalized attention and a supportive community atmosphere with a limited number of participants.
Workshop Details
Date: Wednesday 7 August
Time: 11am -3.30pm
Location: HorseSense UK, Mark Cross, East Sussex TN6 3NU
Price: £115 per family (one adult, one child. Additional children £10 each)
Early Bird Offer if booked by 21 July: £95 per family (one adult, one child. Additional children £10 each)
What to Bring: Comfortable clothing, closed-toe shoes, a yoga mat or blanket to lie on, a picnic lunch, water bottle and an open mind and open heart.
Reserve Your Spot Today!
Spaces are limited to ensure a quality experience for all participants. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore the healing synergy of breathwork, nature and horses.
Reconnect with nature, explore the power of the breath, rediscover yourself, and take the ride towards emotional well-being. We look forward to sharing this journey with you!
Your Session Leaders
Becci Godfrey:
Becci grew up in Kent then Sussex, surrounded by horses, wildlife and the natural world. Committed to preserving this benefit for future generations she studied Environmental Biology at Nottingham University before becoming a Farm Conservation Adviser for the High Weald. Her work showed her the importance of nature in people's health, causing her to retrain in coaching and teaching wellness practices. In 2010 Becci qualified as a Reiki healer, Equine Guided Learning Practitioner and Mind Detox coach. Since then she's run a her own coaching and healing practice and HorseSense UK, an Equine Facilitated Learning company to support people's health, wellbeing and development alongside managing the family farm. Becci works with both individuals and groups, with a particular interest in neurodiversity. Becci is a member and Facilitator for the Association For Coaching, and co-organiser for the Equine Assisted and Facilitated Practitioner's Network.
Nigel Grimes:
Nigel is a qualified and experienced breathing trainer having qualified with the world-leading Oxygen Advantage and Buteyko International Clinic. He is also a forest bathing guide (qualified member of The Forest Bathing Institute UK), Life coach (International Coaching Federation), NLP practitioner, mindfulness and meditation coach and a Mind Detox Coach.
Nigel has helped people with challenges such as stress, anxiety, panic attacks, sleep disorders, challenges with focusing, fatigue, poor physical stamina, menstrual and menopausal symptoms, long-covid and other breath-related illnesses. He has also supported schools, corporate teams, local charities, plus social and sporting teams with wellbeing workshops and team building.
Nigel's inspiration for wellbeing stems from his own families mental health challenges and supporting his two adopted children. Nigel understands how mental health impacts the individual and connected loved ones. Both his children experienced adverse childhood experiences and have special educational needs that as adults, continue to require support.
Tickets
Family
One adult and up to 3 children
From £115.00 to £135.00Sale ended- £115.00+£2.88 service fee
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