Do you ever feel you need to show up a certain way in order to be loved or accepted, to have connection or be approved of. Have you ever felt it’s not ok to be your full authentic self? What if all of you was welcome? What if you didn’t have to worry about doing it “right”? Together we’ll create a container where you don’t have to hide. You get to experience the richness of both your inner and outer worlds in community as we calm our nervous systems in the healing embrace of nature.
“You may imagine a walk in nature as hearing and seeing interesting facts about local flora and fauna. But you haven't yet taken a walk with Gregg. He includes the "deeper you" in his experiences. His gentle invitations prompt us to not only see nature from a different perspective but also just BE in nature and express ourselves from that place. With Gregg we become attuned together in nature. This is what is really special about walks with Gregg. We find ourselves tuning into the people we came with in delightful, unanticipated ways. Gregg's walks are ideal for families that are longing for simple ways to just be together without cell phone interruptions from young and old. Whether you're a group with members who know each other well or a group of people just getting to know each other, Gregg provides wonderfully connective experiences wrapped in Nature Herself.”
-Eric P.
We’ll increase our energy flow and state of happiness as we bathe our senses in the style of Shinrin-Yoku.
Our guided mindfulness-based walk will take us from a lookout with splendid views of San Francisco Bay through stunning Redwood and Eucalyptus forests and across the wetlands of El Polin springs. Each transition bringing new wonders and a deeper connection with ourselves
Each ecosystem full of life filled with myriad delightful sights and sounds unique to that locale. You'll be guided through invitations to deepen your experience of nature in unique ways, which may be both playful and introspective. No need to worry about doing it "right" as you can make the invitations your own.
As we drop into the beauty and stillness of the forest, and we'll pause as a group to connect deeper through sharing our experiences both internal and external.
We combine elements of authentic relating, mindfulness and somatics to strengthen our connections with each other and the world around us.
Each time I embark on one of these adventures, I feel inspired by the group and what we create together.
From the shares that happen in the circles where we give each other permission to be our full authentic selves to the serenity of connection with the land in new and unique ways.
We'll literally get to drink in the forest. Our walk will end with tasty snacks and delicious tea made from foraged plants (with immune boosting and stomach healing properties) and served in handmade tea cups. A sense of calm and inner peace will be a gift we’ll take with us.
Other things to note:
All activity levels welcome—no hiking experience required. Dress in layers in case of cold, fog, or rain. We'll limit electronic use. Bring water, hiking snacks, a mask (all covid precautions are taken) and your sense of awe and wonder.
Come feed your soul and experience the joy and relaxation of getting to be your full self.