In need of a break?

My challenge for you today is to do a mindfulness activity – Forest Bathing.

Watch my video for instructions.

You will need:
A forest or area of trees
A phone or mirror

How to do it:
When you arrive at your woodland just take a moment to connect with the trees around you and the ground beneath your feet.
Listen to the wind in the trees and feel it on your face.
Then find a tree and sit underneath it with your back against the trunk.
Look up at the leaves in the canopy.
Then follow the trunk down, really exploring the cracks in the bark.
Look at the base of the tree at the roots.
Can you give the tree a hug? Smell the tree.
Next go for a canopy walk. Place your mirror or camera underneath your face on your tummy and walk through the woods looking at the forest canopy above you in the picture.
Connect with the first floor. Maybe take your shoes and socks off and go for a barefoot walk.
Lastly just be still in the woods thinking about the strength of the trees and draw some strength from them into your life.
Leave the woods feeling energised, relaxed and at peace.