Kalon: Forest Bathing for Women, Wonders and World

kalon { beauty that is more than skin deep } A special forest bathing series across March - April 2021 celebrating women, wonders and world. Proudly brought to you by Xiu Nature Connections and Outside.

Connecting with the beauty of ourselves, our land and of our community that go more than skin deep. On this guided 2.5-hour women-only guided nature and forest bathing experience, we will immerse in nature's soft beauty and wonder, right here on Singapore's home grounds. Focused on sensory connections, pleasures and delight, forest bathing is non-strenuous and is suitable for everyone. Sauntering with easeful steps, exploring with curious perspectives, and sharing with opened hearts, we will experience nature's beauty and our community's presence. Finally, we arrive to a sharing of tea together. With softened minds, bodies and spirits, we hope you have truly connected and celebrated every little thing of nature's beauty - including you.

* This is not a hike or naturalist walk. You do not need prior hiking experience or extreme fitness to join us, but you do need to be comfortable to stroll/walk for up to 20-minute with pauses - sometimes on terrains that may include dirt trails, sand, grass and stairs. Experiences are not strenuous.

** Celebrating women - this series welcomes all women.

What you will receive and can expect

• A special gift for the first 20 sign-ups^ only! A United By Blue 32 oz growler bottle (worth $ 70) sponsored by Outside! [Updated: FULLY REDEEMED]
• Bring home your own Waldo Fold-A-Cup, perfect for your next outing! Sponsored by Outside.
• A certified nature and forest therapy guide will facilitate the experience.

• The pace of the experience will be slower and quieter.
• Light snacks and tea will be provided.

^ Valid for full price general tickets only.

Forest bathing is a Science-backed practice that has been shown to benefit our health. You can find out more about forest bathing here.

Payments and registration

1. We also accept payment via Paynow and/or bank transfer. If you prefer to pay via Paynow and/or bank transfer, please write to hello@xiunatureconnections.com or DM us on our Facebook or Instagram to complete your registration and reserve your spot.
2. We have a complementary Honour System payment support model where seats have been reserved to support those who may be facing more challenging situations. Pay what you can, no further questions asked - by honour and trust.

Private groups and bookings

Limited slots are available for private group bookings. These sessions will be exclusive to you and your invited friends only. If you will like to book a private group session, please write to hello@xiunatureconnections.com .

Reviews

"I appreciated how forest bathing gave me my much-needed solo quiet time and also community time. A balance." - Wong S.F.

"I was delighted by how gradual the experience was. I was impacted before I knew it." - Anonymous

"I loved how the session helped me feel safe and secure, with a sense of curiosity and awe of the space around me." - Pui C.F.

"I will recommend forest bathing for anyone who is looking to decompress from a hectic or stressful lifestyle. The session helped me to appreciate our natural surroundings and witness the significant impact it contributes to our physical well-being. The experience immediately refreshed my mood and made me feel better emotionally at the end of the session." - Katherine B.

COVID-19 restrictions and safety measures

Sessions are limited to 8 registered guests only.

Guests are required to:

• Wear their masks at all times.
• Check in and check out using Safe Entry with Xiu Nature Connections and/or at the park/garden (where available).
• Take their temperatures before the session starts. Anyone registering a temperature higher than 38 degrees Celsius, and/or showing symptoms including cough, runny nose, sneezing, breathlessness will not be allowed to join and/or continue with the tour.
• Maintain safe distance from others at all times.
• Maintain personal hygiene at all times.

About your facilitator

Youmin is a certified nature and forest therapy guide and a yoga nidra facilitator. A pioneer and leader in Singapore and the Southeast Asia, she is passionate about sharing nature connections and deep restorative rest for well-being, especially for stressed out and disconnected city dwellers. In this frantic world we live in, she believes that we need to go into the 'rest space' to find ourselves, we need to slow down in a practical manner, and then, we can thrive sustainably. Working with individuals, groups and organisations, Youmin's intention is to support them to rise up as well-rested leaders. She has also guided and taught at overseas workshops, retreats and seminars including Finland, Bangkok, Chiang Rai and the Philippines. Her work has also been shared at international and local conferences, as well as publications. She is also a mentor to trainee guides and is the founder of Xiu Nature Connections.

Please read our Terms and Conditions.

The free gift(s) are subjected to changes, and may be replaced by others of similar value and type.

We reserve the rights to cancel and/or postpone the session if the minimum number of participants is not met and/or unfavourable weather changes. You will be able to register for another session without any further fees.

Important class details such as the exact meeting point etc. will be sent to you via a confirmation email from Eventbrite. Please read and retain that email.

Photographs and/or videos may be taken at the sessions, and may be used for social media and publicity.

Questions? Please contact hello@xiunatureconnections.com .