Awaken your senses…. Slow down …. Be present in the moment…. To whatever is happening around you and immerse yourself in the beauty and calmness of the now while sharing the experience with other like-minded people seeking for nature connection.
How is the experience?
I will be guiding from one of the last pre – mountain forests near the central valley of Costa Rica on a 2 hours experience. You can be wherever you want to be, either at home, close to a window, in your yard or in a forest. Everything serves and everything is welcome. I will have my camera and sound on, so you can also experience what is going on in Costa Rica.
On this experience, I will be guiding you via zoom through a series of invitations to connect to your surroundings through your senses. The sequence is designed to help you be present, slow down and become aware of details and things around you that you normally don’t perceive. Connecting through your senses opens up another layer of relationship with a place or a being
There has been found, that besides the physical benefits of being immersed in nature, there is also a calming effect when remembering and restoring our relationship with nature. We belong here and we are all part of this world. When this separation gap is closed, we have a sense of belonging long forgotten.
Images of the actual walk
Who is the host?
Manuela Siegfried was born and raised in this beautiful, bio diverse country called Costa Rica. Having a biologist as a father, made contact with nature an intrinsic part of her life. This passion led her to work as a naturalist tourism guide for 3 years.
She came across the concept of Shinrin-Yoku and the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy and immediately felt inspired and related to it. Manuela was trained and certified in 2018 and has been guiding very actively since then. She is passionate about helping people awaken their senses and slowing down in a natural setting so they can reconnect with themselves and the more than human world.
Falling in love again with the natural world helps to rediscover our innate, personal relationship with the forest and we become aware that we actually ARE nature. Manuela is also a mentor and trainer of guides with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy and is absolutely committed and in love with her job.
What are people saying?
This was a supremely grounding, nurturing experience that allows one to emancipate themselves from the weight of day-to-day life.
Tracy, USA
I highly recommend this experience! Manuela is a very kind person who was a pleasure to meet! The forest bathing experience was very peaceful, relaxing and healing.
Kendall, USA
WOW! What a incredible experience this was. I will do this again. Manuela was a perfect Forest Bathing Guide. I was Gently, Lovingly moved to a calm inner peaceful place from within.
Victoria, USA
Super grateful to have taken a moment to celebrate the day of our beloved Mother Earth through a forest therapy from the heat of our homes and links with participants from Costa Rica, USA, Belgium, Chile and England. How nice it is to be able to connect with family, people, nature and with so many hearts ❤ regardless of the place or the distance. It is incredible really how much beauty we can find around us ... Thank you Manuela Siegfried
Elena, Costa Rica
Thank you Manuela Siegfried it was wonderful to be there very healing 💖💚🌟🌈
Joan, USA
Thank you 💚💚💚 beautiful way to celebrate and honor this Earth day 🌏.
Giovanna, Chile
Your walks are my favorite. Not only is the tropical setting my vibe - but you're an amazing guide and I'm connected and all in!
Deb, USA
Price
US$15 per person
Free for healthcare workers or people experiencing financial difficulties
Group size 2-20 people
2 people minimum required
Schedule
Please contact host by submitting the form below for the latest schedule.
Intrusions
Once in a while, there may be sounds of cars or people. Usually I turn my audio off when this happens.
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Terms and Conditions: Please note that by submitting this form you agree:
If fewer than 2 people register, the walk will be cancelled and you will be fully refund. I will let you know at least 12 hours before the walk.
If weather conditions get bad and won’t allow me to guide for safety reasons, I will need to cancel the walk. You will also get fully refunded.
Full refund (minus the QPI service charge and any money transfer/processing fees) will be given if a customer cancels at least 72 hours prior to the walk. If a customer cancels with less time notice, no refund will be given.