Nature Walk Series

We are excited to announce that we are launching a new nature therapy group!

Come enjoy the beauty of nature, be inspired by outdoors space, and let the energy other group members nourish your path forward.

Why an outdoors group?

Being in nature elicits powerful mechanisms to help us regulate our nervous systems and improve our overall health. Numerous studies have shown that being in green spaces help with mental health, surgery recovery, and other benefits. In addition, movement is essential for our body to stay healthy. Besides being outdoors, having connections with other people are essential to our well being. Despite this, much of our modern day lives have evolved in opposite direction of our health: being sedentary, indoors, and isolated.

In this group, there's an opportunity to take a different route, by taking us outdoors, giving ourselves the space to move, and to connect with others.

Where is it?

We will be meeting outdoor in the Forest Preserves of Cook County or park within or near Chicago. Session location may vary by month but will be primarily located in the Chicago north suburbs. Additional locations can be considered based on group interest.

When are these sessions?

Sessions take place second Fridays of the month at 11am, unless otherwise stated.

Dates for 2025 are: May 9th, June 13, July 11, August 8 (tentative), September 12, October 10

Each session last approximately 75 minutes, but please allot extra time for transportations, arrival and departure.

What does the session look like?

Session will start with group introductions and topics for the day. Following opening, group participants will participate activities of their own interest. Activities can include but not limited to creative arts, journaling, mindfulness practices, movement practices, and setting personal goals and intentions. At the end, participants come together to share their experience and for collective group process.

Participants are welcomed to stay afterwards on the grounds to continue working on their own projects or simply enjoy the surroundings.

Participation is limited to 5 people for the small group experience.

How much does it cost?

Cost is about $75-100 per session, with discount available for students and trainees. Please note some locations may have its own entrance fees.

Registration for participants who can attend multiple sessions is strongly preferred.