Forest Bathing in the Presidio

Forest Therapy, also known as "Shinrin-Yoku," refers to the practice of spending time in forested areas to enhance health, wellness, and happiness. The practice focuses on the idea that spending time simply breathing in the natural world is beneficial and healing.

Roz is a successful entrepreneur and tech executive. To counteract the high velocity and stress of the tech world, she has turned to nature as a way to bring better balance into her life. As her relationship with nature deepened, she found the practice of Forest Bathing has enhanced her experience and made time spent in nature more meaningful.

She is deeply concerned about the human impact on our climate and believes that the practice of Forest Bathing deepens our connection to nature, leading to an increased awareness and more respectful relationship with nature.

As a Certified Forest Bathing guide, she partners with the forest to provide a doorway and framework for humans to be in reciprocity with nature. Within this space of balanced offering and receiving, she provides a way for people to not only reconnect with nature but to take better care of our environment as a result. Roz holds a Forest Bathing certification from ANFT and a Wilderness First Aid certification from Survival Med.

~ A leisurely walk of less than a mile. The experience usually lasts 2 - 2.5 hours, leaving time to be fully present in nature and not feel rushed.

~ A series of invitations to awaken our senses and receptivity to the beneficial aspects of this immersion in nature.

~ Pausing along the way to notice what we're experiencing as an opportunity to enrich the practice.

Bring water and a snack if desired. Wear comfortable shoes and an extra layer (temperature varies), plus hat and sunscreen.

There is a waiver required to participate in this walk. We will have copies on the day of the event for participants to sign.

We will meet at El Polin Loop , at the benches near the restroom.

P arking along MacArthur Street is free on the weekends. Note that the parking spaces right at the trailhead are 2-hour parking, but on MacArthur there is no time limit.

Multiple Muni lines serve the Presidio within 5-10 minutes walking distance.

This walk is FREE to attend (with RSVPs kindly requested).

Donations (in cash) can be made to Nature in the City on the day of the event. Special bonus! Everyone who donates $10 and above will receive a copy of the Nature in the City Map.

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If you are testing positive for covid, are experiencing any covid like symptoms, or have knowingly been exposed to someone who has tested positive for covid in the last five days, we respectfully ask that you not attend the walk.

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