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Forest Bathing & Tai Chi with Mary Hannah Parkman

October 16 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Ease into the afternoon with Forest Bathing and Tai Chi among the evergreen forests at The Mount. Mary Hannah will guide you in easy-to-follow Tai Chi movements to cultivate peace and vitality, and a walking meditation to experience “the art of connecting with nature through our senses,” according to Dr. Qing Lin, Chairman of the Japanese Society for Forest Medicine.
By being in rhythm with nature, we awaken not only our senses but also wonder, inspiration, and our innate capacity for healing. Nature offers us soothing sounds, stable ground, and blooms with expressions of harmony that guide us home to experience these qualities within ourselves.

 


 

IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION:

  • Pre-registration for this event is encouraged; there is a suggested donation of $20/per person.
  • This program meets at The Mount’s Ticket Booth and takes place outdoors, rain or shine. Please plan your apparel and footwear accordinglywear comfortable clothes suitable for movement. In the event of rain, this program will be abbreviated to one hour. In the event of extreme weather conditions, such as excessive heat or severe thunderstorms, this program will be canceled. Registrants will be notified by email by 12:00 pm the day of the program.
  • There is a short trail walk of 0.5 miles at the start of this program. The Mount’s trails cover a mix of woodchip paths, grassy areas, and mostly level woodland trails with some gentle slopes. Surfaces may be uneven, and participants are advised to be mindful of exposed roots and natural variations underfoot.
  • While The Mount is a dog-friendly property, dogs are not permitted in this program.
  • Questions? Email: maryhannah.parkman@gmail.com; or phone: 413-551-5111 x2

 


 

Mary Hannah Parkman is a certified Tai Chi Instructor and Yoga Teacher. She was drawn to Tai Chi by the nature-inspired movements and the dance between grace and strength. After practicing Tai Chi and Qi Gong for 10 years, she earned her first Tai Chi certification in 2023. When Mary Hannah teaches Tai Chi, she draws on her 12 years of experience as a mind-body movement instructor, teaching yoga in studios, wellness resorts, public schools, summer camps, and leading mindful outdoor experiences. She delights in sharing the peace and vitality that come from being in nature, and volunteers to support conservation efforts for Eastern Hemlock trees5% of donations to this program will go to support the New York State Hemlock Initiative

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Date:
October 16
Time:
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Price:

$20

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