Meditative walks
Being close to nature enables us to recognize the natural in ourselves, in addition nature has a calming and healing effect on our mental health. Beginning spring 2010 MeretesZENgarden will arrange walks in nature with mindfulness (presence) and meditation. Light, short trips lasting 3 hours. Walking in silence while appreciating one’s own inner landscape offers unique opportunity to feel closeness and connection with others and nature in a disstressed manner. Silence offers room for an opening up of the senses, getting closer to self and providing new energy.
On these trips you will be invited to explore surroundings and yourself with a curious mind as if being the first time, and help to be present in the here and now. In addition generating a safe and friendly atmosphere in the group is emphasized, sharing experiences on the way.
Your local guide will take you to places off the main road, as we locals know to be particularly idyllic or special. It could be venturing out on the fjord in a boat and on to an abandoned hamlet, to a pasture with ancient buildings, into an enchanted forest with mossy ground and bubbling brooks to enjoy silence, fragrance and sounds of the birds. It could be our trip will go along a whirling waterfall and let us take in, becalm or inspire the spirit and life of water. Destination will be a surprise and be adherent to contitions of weather and opportunity.
Practical information:
Time and place:
Every day, three hour walks.
Season from 15.05 – 28.11. 2010. Meet at the tourist information at Sylte, the center of Valldal.
Destination of the trip will be suited to the number of participants, and also seasonal variations and conditions of weather. If, for instance to much rain we will be enjoying our lunch and meditation under an outcrop of roof.
Booking:
At the latest the day before by 18:00 will ensure admittance and the arranging of the trip.
Also possible to meet at starting point same day in case of remaining places.
All booking possible by Merete tel.no. +47 905 70 674 or by e-mail post@mereteszengarden.no
Walks will be arranged for 1–8 persons. Groups 4–12 persons possible on other times than designated by arrangement.
Recommended ages from 15 up.
Prices:
Nkr. 300.- per person. Groups of minimum 4 persons.
Prices include ride from Sylte and back.
Drinks/food:
It is possible to bring your own lunch on the trip. Recommended as minimum bring ones own waterbottle. Tea/coffe will be seved and is included in the price.
Outfit/fotwear:
Jogging or hiking shoes. Light gear suited to the day temerature and activity. We should also be able to sit sit still for 20 minutes without being cold. Sitting mat could be handy.
Activities at meretesZENgarden is purposed to bring people a possibility to recover their true nature, joy of life, harmony and serenity.