BAREFOOT & GROUNDED: Urban Nature Reconnection

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Each week we explore the science of earthing or grounding along with a whole smorgasbord of current nature-therapies where the science is finally catching up with the human experience.

Barefoot & Grounded explores the science of nature connection or what Richard Louv calls, the 'nature principle'.

In a ZERO foot-shamming, friendly, fun and playful setting, Barefoot & Grounded offers a 30-40 minute lunchtime escape designed specifically for busy urban professionals seeking a meaningful break from office life.

Bring your bunions and scars, your gnarly nails, and as Jack Johnson sings, your "bubbly toes." Free your feet and let them feel the earth for a while.

Also bring your frustrations and problems ... nature might have an answer for you.

And ... bring your lunch and enjoy a fun, explorative barefoot nature connection experience in accessible green spaces within walking distance of business districts, transforming your lunch hour into a restorative nature experience.

Toes and feet are curiously delighfut things that get stuck inside shoes all day preventing them from expressing and finding their true potetial!

Scientific research consistently shows that connecting with nature can significantly improve mood, feelings of connection, and productivity. Studies have found that spending time in natural settings can reduce stress hormones by up to 16%, increase feelings of happiness and well-being, and enhance cognitive function including creativity and problem-solving abilities.

Each session combines elements of barefoot exploration, playful movement, forest bathing techniques, and sensory awareness exercises to help you disconnect from workplace stress and reconnect with both nature and yourself.

• Guided Nature Immersion: Our facilitators guide you through mindful barefoot walking, sensory awareness exercises, and playful movement patterns that awaken your connection to the natural world.
• Stress-Relieving Practices: Learn simple breathing and walking techniques, and mindfulness practices that help down-regulate your nervous system and create a sense of calm that carries through your workday.
• Community Connection: Meet like-minded professionals who value wellbeing and nature connection, creating opportunities for meaningful relationships outside the office environment.
• Accessible Format: No special equipment or prior experience needed—just bring yourself and a willingness to experience nature with fresh eyes.
• Earthing Benefits: Experience the science-backed practice of "grounding" - direct skin contact with the earth's surface that has been shown to reduce inflammation, improve sleep, and decrease stress hormones through the transfer of electrons from the earth.
• Nature's Restorative Power: Tap into what researchers call "attention restoration theory" - studies show that even brief exposure to natural environments can improve concentration, reduce mental fatigue, and lower cortisol levels by up to 16%.

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