WELLderness Forest Bathing w/ Sage Raindancer of Raindancer Healing Arts- Saturdays at 11am

Piloted in 2021, "WELLderness: An Outdoor Wellness Series" was developed to bring members of the community together (in person and online) to engage in activities that would have a positive impact on their physical and mental health and well-being. Throughout the year, people have the opportunity to participate in FREE events that center around fostering better connections to self and the environment. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Explore the gardens, tune into your senses and connect with nature during this guided Forest Bathing walk. Registration is free and required to attend. Sage is a certified Forest Bathing Guide, who has been practicing Nature and Forest Therapy since 2018. His practice has been offered through the Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, Friends of the National Arboretum, and Nature Worx. He's provided walks for the general public, and personalized or private walks for summer camps, folks in recovery, veterans, and marginalized communities. Sage's professional background includes massage therapy, outdoor educator, veteran, and professional cyclist. Sage is an Outward Bound and National Outdoor Leadership School alumni. Visit his website here: https://www.raindancerhealingarts.com/ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Things to note: The park is accessible by car and there is a large visitor parking lot available for use. By Metro, the park entrance is 1.0 mile from the Deanwood Metro Station and 1.3 miles from the Minnesota Ave Station, both on the Orange Line. By foot or bike, access the park via the Anacostia River Trail. Participants should bring a water bottle, snack, bug spray, sun protection, and/or anything else one may carry when spending time outdoors. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes for being outdoors. Contact: For all other questions or concerns reach out to Alivia Villari via email at alivia@fokag.org. More about Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens: Check o