Healing in Nature: Herb Walk, Forest Bathing & Community Tea Experience

06 Jun 2026, 13:30 – 16:30

Moksha Holistic Therapies, 194 Hurst Rise, Matlock DE4 3EU, UK

Join us for a trauma-informed deeply nourishing and restorative afternoon designed to reconnect you with the healing intelligence of nature, your senses, and community. Set within the peaceful garden and treatment space of Moksha Holistic Therapies CIC in Matlock, this unique event offers an opportunity to step away from the busyness of daily life and immerse yourself in a guided experience of herbal learning, mindfulness, and nature-based wellbeing.

Facilitated by Azim Nobeebaccus, Samantha Nobeebaccus, and Jan Muse (Magical Muse Medicine Weaver), this gathering combines practical plant knowledge with embodied practices that support relaxation, connection, and inner balance. Together we will explore how nature can be a powerful ally for emotional wellbeing, stress reduction, nervous system regulation, and community healing.

We will begin by gathering in circle in the Moksha garden space, taking time to arrive, settle, and connect as a group. Through gentle grounding practices and intention setting, we will open the day in a calm and welcoming way.We will then take a mindful walk into the nearby woodland area, where participants will be introduced to a variety of seasonal herbs and plants growing in the local landscape.

You will learn:

• How to begin identifying common medicinal and edible plants
• Traditional and modern uses of selected herbs
• How plants support health and wellbeing
• Ways to build a respectful relationship with the natural world
• Ethical and sustainable foraging principles

This is an invitation to slow down and see the land with fresh eyes.

Modern research continues to show what many traditional cultures have long known, spending time around trees and in woodland environments can have measurable & profound benefits for our health and wellbeing.

Among the trees, we will pause for a guided forest bathing meditation inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku. Studies into forest bathing have found that time spent among trees may help to:

• Reduce stress hormones such as cortisol
• Lower blood pressure and heart rate
• Improve mood and mental clarity
• Support the immune system
• Calm the nervous system
• Increase feelings of connection and wellbeing

Trees also release natural aromatic compounds called phytoncides, which are believed to contribute to some of these calming and immune-supportive effects. Simply being in a wooded environment can help the body shift from “fight or flight” into a more restorative state.This event offers a chance to experience these benefits directly through mindful presence in nature.

We will mindfully gather suitable herbs (where appropriate and sustainable), then return to the Moksha space to prepare a fresh community herbal tea together as the tea infuses, we will share reflections, stories, and insights from the afternoon, creating a warm and supportive closing space.

Benefits of the Experience

Participants often leave feeling:

More grounded and calm

Reconnected to nature

Inspired by herbal wisdom

Less stressed and mentally clearer

Connected with like-minded community

Empowered to continue nature practices at home

• The walk includes some steps and uneven ground, so please attend with awareness of your mobility needs.
• Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
• Bring water if needed.
• All activities are invitational and can be adapted to your comfort level.
• No prior herbal or meditation experience is necessary.

Moksha Holistic Therapies CIC is a Community Interest Company, meaning we are a social enterprise created to benefit the community rather than private shareholders. Any profits generated are reinvested back into projects, services, wellbeing programmes, community events, and accessible support for local people.

Our mission is to create inclusive, healing-centred spaces where people can access wellbeing support, personal growth opportunities, education, and connection regardless of background or circumstance.

We believe wellbeing should be accessible, community-rooted, and preventative, helping people thrive before crisis point.

We are currently working towards opening a new Moksha Community Hub on Matlock High Street (all being well in June). This space is envisioned as a welcoming centre for wellbeing, workshops, community support, therapies, events, and connection. We are actively fundraising to help make this vision successful and to ensure we can begin serving the community from day one with meaningful, accessible offerings.

Thanks to funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, this event is being offered as a supported community wellbeing experience. Donations are warmly welcomed but are not compulsory. Any contributions received will go directly towards helping Moksha continue delivering community projects, subsidised wellbeing services, and supporting the launch of our new Matlock Community Hub. Whether you donate or simply attend, your presence supports the growth of community wellbeing in the area.

Date: Saturday 6th June 2026

Time: 1:30pm – 4:30pm

Location: Garden of 194 Hurst Rise, Matlock, DE4 3EU (Moksha Holistic Therapies Treatment Space)

Azim is the founder of Moksha Holistic Therapies CIC, created with the vision of making healing and wellbeing more accessible to the wider community. With over 15 years of experience, he works through holistic therapies, mindfulness, energy healing, plant medicine, trauma-informed support, and nature-based practices.

His work has taken him internationally, offering healing sessions, retreats, and workshops in countries including Portugal, Jordan, Egypt and Mexico. Azim is known for his grounded presence, warmth, and ability to help people reconnect with their own inner strength and balance.

Samantha is Director of Moksha Holistic Therapies CIC and a key part of Moksha’s mission to create inclusive spaces for healing and connection. She brings a calm, nurturing presence and supports others through holistic wellbeing practices, emotional support, and community-centred events. As a Women’s Empowerment Coach, Samantha is passionate about helping women reconnect with their confidence, self-worth, voice, and inner power. She creates supportive spaces where women can heal, grow, and step into their fullest expression.

She also plays an important role in developing the new Moksha Community Hub on Matlock High Street, helping bring accessible wellbeing services to the local area.

Jan Muse is the founder of Magical Muse Medicine Weaver and has over 25 years of experience supporting others through plant wisdom, spiritual development, intuitive healing, and earth-based practices.

As a medicine woman and Druid, Jan shares a deep intuitive connection with plants, trees, and the natural world. She works closely with seasonal cycles, herbal allies, and the wisdom of the land, helping others remember their own relationship with nature and the healing guidance it offers. She brings a warm, wise, and grounded presence, offering guidance that is both practical and deeply soulful.

Booking

Spaces are limited to keep the experience personal and connected, so early booking is recommended.

Come and join us for an afternoon of healing in nature, where plants become teachers, the forest becomes medicine, and community becomes part of the remedy.

Thank you! :)

The Moksha Team

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