We often read the benefits of Connecting with Nature – it can help to us to feel grounded, re-energised. We can gain some perspective on challenges we are facing. Some counsellors offer walking counselling sessions because they recognise the benefit of being out in the fresh air, moving through nature to aid processing issues. Obviously it can give us a break from the work environment, but sometimes we need a break from the home environment too.
In 2019, my colleague Olwen and I put together a course showing people how to Connect with Nature. We are now refreshing that course and introducing some new ideas. It is a 5 week course which is offered online and can be completed at your own pace. Each week focuses on a different aspect of Nature, such as Air, Water, Earth. We will be showing you different techniques including Mindfulness, Meditation, Creativity.
The course is run through a Facebook group, giving you the choice to engage with other course members or to complete it as a solo project. Each week we will have live presentations, Q&A sessions and some slightly more unusual sessions like looking at Ogham Sticks – an ancient Celtic art using wood from sacred trees. Our Creativity sessions give you the chance to put on your Blue Peter hat – there’s leaves, string but no sticky back plastic!
The sessions are downloaded into the group at the beginning of each week so that you can either follow along with us, or you can make use of any spare time you have by taking part on different days.
Take some time out for you…..
The course starts on Monday 30th March and the group remains open for at least three months afterwards so there really is no pressure if life gets in the way. It also means that you can revisit any meditations or exercises you have already completed and enjoyed.
We have an early bird booking price of £97 for anyone booking before Monday 16th March. After this time, the full price will be £197 for the 5 week course.
To book, please email info@wishsticks.co.uk or call Amanda on 07970513989.