Nature Walk Series

We are excited to announce that we are launching a new nature walk and explore group!

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

Sessions have concluded for 2025. A new series for 2026 will be coming soon.

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 or west suburbs. Additional locations can be considered based on group interest.

When are these sessions?

Sessions have concluded for 2025. Please contact me if interested in 2026 series.

Each session last approximately 75-90 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.

Group size is limited for the small group experience.

How much does it cost?

Cost is about $60-100 per session, with lower rates for students and trainees. Please note some locations may have its own entrance or parking fees.

Please note forest walk is considered wellness service and is not an insurance-contracted service.

Can't make it during these times or to these locations?

Please contact me if you are interested in arranging private appointments or would like alternative times or locations. My available hours are generally during weekday daytimes.