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Connect to Nature for Health & Wellness through Forest Bathing 

Feeling overwhelmed? Burnt out from chronic reactivity and doing-doing-doing? The Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, is the simple and therapeutic act of spending time in a forest. "Shinrin-yoku" or "taking in the forest atmosphere" was developed in Japan during the 1980s and has become a cornerstone of preventive health care and healing in Japanese medicine. Studies have shown that time in nature is an antidote for stress and anxiety. It can lower blood pressure and stress hormone levels, reduce nervous system arousal, enhance immune system function, increase self-esteem, reduce anxiety, and improve mood. guided immersion experience moves us slowly through the park, offering a series of sensory invitations to simply be, in the moment.

During this calming experience, we will practice easy techniques to help you regulate your nervous system. Find out how this outdoor experience at Boeing Creek Park in west Shoreline, can increase your physical and mental resilience.  https://www.forestbathingfinder.com/guide-profile/humannature/

Explore the principles of permaculture and discover how to apply sustainable, regenerative design to a garden or other outdoor space. In this two-hour introductory class, participants will learn how to facilitate healthy, low-maintenance ecosystems that work in harmony with nature. Whether you have a small garden, a large yard, or a community space, this class will provide you with a solid starting point for making any green space more productive, resilient, and environmentally friendly. No prior experience is required - anyone with an interest in gardening is welcome.Suggested supplies: a notebook or paper, and a pencil with eraser.

LEARN TO WEAVE ON A TABLE TOP LOOM - In just one class you'll weave a couple of cotton washcloths on a tabletop, rigid heddle loom. It covers all the weaving basics: loom set-up, color changes and finishing. Once you learn to weave, the possibilities are endless including scarves, pillow covers, towels, curtains and cloth for sewing. Weaving supplies and handouts are included. If you want to brng your own assembled, working rigid heddle loom with a 7.5 or 8 dent heddle, please contact the instructor at HeidiBennettwa@gmail.com to ensure it will be suitable for this class and type of weaving.project. 

For students 15+ and adults of all ages. Some walking around a table required. Please note that no scented products or perfumes should be worn during this class.

STUDENT REQUIRED SUPPLIES

Students required to bring scissors (to cut yarn), a pen and these specific yarns:

• 3 balls (100 yards each) of 100% cotton yarn (size #4):
  • Lily’s Sugar ‘N Cream Walmart, Fred Meyer or online
  • Or Loops & Threads Classic Cotton #4 at Michaels
• Select colors that work well for stripes and plaids and no more than one variegated color. Avoid pure black and white yarns. 
• Students who plan to use their own rigid heddle loom, please contact the instructor to ensure it will be suitable for the class project and to obtain the loom accessory list. 

LEARN TO WEAVE ON A TABLE TOP LOOM - In just one class you'll weave a couple of cotton washcloths on a tabletop, rigid heddle loom. It covers all the weaving basics: loom set-up, color changes and finishing. Once you learn to weave, the possibilities are endless including scarves, pillow covers, towels, curtains and cloth for sewing. Weaving supplies and handouts are included. If you want to brng your own assembled, working rigid heddle loom with a 7.5 or 8 dent heddle, please contact the instructor at HeidiBennettwa@gmail.com to ensure it will be suitable for this class and type of weaving.project. 

For students 15+ and adults of all ages. Some walking around a table required. Please note that no scented products or perfumes should be worn during this class.

STUDENT REQUIRED SUPPLIES

Students required to bring scissors (to cut yarn), a pen and these specific yarns:

• 3 balls (100 yards each) of 100% cotton yarn (size #4):
  • Lily’s Sugar ‘N Cream Walmart, Fred Meyer or online
  • Or Loops & Threads Classic Cotton #4 at Michaels
• Select colors that work well for stripes and plaids and no more than one variegated color. Avoid pure black and white yarns. 
• Students who plan to use their own rigid heddle loom, please contact the instructor to ensure it will be suitable for the class project and to obtain the loom accessory list.