Mindfulness Day in the Forest

A Day of Full Presence in the Forest

Through the Practice of Shinrin Yoku Forest Bathing

Donatienne and Valérie invite you to a day of rejuvenation in the heart of the pine forest. In a small group, you’ll be guided through the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku (or “forest bathing”). This practice is known for its many benefits (boosting immunity, reducing stress and anxiety, relaxing the body and mind, improving sleep, lifting your mood, and more).

This workshop is designed for people who wish to:

• Change the way they view the forest

• Find greater inner peace and joy

• Gain tools for managing daily stress

• Find more meaning and coherence in their lives

• Break free from mental ruminations and return to the present moment

On the agenda:

• Daily Shinrin Yoku practice

• Awaken your senses

• Fully reconnect with yourself and the present moment

• Moments of renewal, alone and in a group

Location:Clerlande Monastery, in the Lauzelle Woods, near Louvain-la-Neuve. The site where “Cimes et Racines” (Inner Transition) was developed.

Schedule:

Sunday, January 24, 2027, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Required items:

• Clothing appropriate for the weather conditions to spend time in the forest

• picnic

Fee:

• Program fee: between 50 and 100 €, depending on your means

• A deposit of 30 € is due to Calendula ASBL: BE33 5230 8119 5846 (Triodos), with the reference “BF Day with the date of the activity, and your name in the payment memo. The deposit confirms your registration. More than 48 hours before the workshop begins, only

Your guides:

Valérie Dulière and Donatienne de Borman, both trained physicists, met while guiding at the Tervuren Arboretum. Their passion for this practice and their desire to share the benefits of the forest with others bring them together. In this way, they sow seeds of peace. They co-lead and offer this retreat in a gentle, safe, and welcoming setting.

Donatienne is a grandmother, a prison chaplain, and has been a forest bathing guide for 6 years. She contributes to the Cîmes et Racines collective, which is establishing a new center for inner transition at the Clerlande monastery. She loves to share what inspires her, brings her peace, and recharges her. Witnessing the life within each person brings her joy. www.calendulaplus.be (0479/981.089)

Valérie is the mother of two young children. She has a natural aptitude for scientific research and is passionate about forest bathing and relaxation techniques. She is currently completing her training as a facilitator and counseling consultant at the Ecoute ton Corps school. She enjoys fostering connections between people and nature so that everyone can find their place in it. www.sharingyoku.com (0485/300.403)

Information and registration:Through this website, by email (sharingyoku@gmail.com - Valérie), or by phone (0479/981.089 - Donatienne). Registration is limited to 10 participants.