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    Canceled Meditation in the Collections for Older Adults

    Unwind with a nature meditation and sound bath in the Leventritt Shrub and Vine Garden, specially designed for older adults. Facilitator Bob Linscott will guide the group through one hour and a half of mindfulness and meditative soundscapes to help you de-stress and connect with the natural world. This program takes place in the Leventritt Shrub and Vine Garden, but we will gather in front of the Hunnewell Building at 125 Arborway and take a van to the Leventritt.

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    A man uses a crystal singing bowl in the woods

    Rescheduled Meditation in the Collections for Older Adults

    Unwind with a nature meditation and sound bath in the Leventritt Shrub and Vine Garden, specially designed for older adults. Facilitator Bob Linscott will guide the group through one hour and a half of mindfulness and meditative soundscapes to help you de-stress and connect with the natural world. This program takes place in the Leventritt Shrub and Vine Garden, but we will gather in front of the Hunnewell Building at 125 Arborway and take a van to the Leventritt.

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    A man uses a crystal singing bowl in the woods

    Meditation in the Collections

    Unwind with a nature meditation and sound bath under the shade of the oak collection. Facilitator Bob Linscott will guide the group through one hour of mindfulness and meditative soundscapes designed to help you de-stress and connect with the natural world.

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      A woman in traditional clothing gracefully performs a martial arts or tai chi pose with raised hands, seen in profile against a blurred indoor background.

      Tai Chi at the Arboretum

      Tai chi is a Chinese martial art known for its slow, intentional movements which act as a form of moving meditation for practitioners. Join International Tai Chi Gold Medalist and referee Hongsheng Jin for this one-hour tai chi class, appropriate for beginners and experienced students alike. The class will begin with breathwork and stretching, continue with a moving meditation and a walk practice, and conclude with a formal tai chi practice.

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        Morning Fitness Walk

        Morning Fitness Walk

        Join docent Lisa Gaquin for a brisk early morning walk along the inside perimeter of the Arboretum. This walk will be fast-paced, energetic, and will involve walking over hills and rough terrain. Note that this is not a traditional tour: you may hear some information about individual trees and history, but the main goal is to get outside and get some exercise! Bring good walking shoes, water, and walking poles if desired.

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          Tai Chi at the Arboretum

          Tai chi is a Chinese martial art known for its slow, intentional movements which act as a form of moving meditation for practitioners. Join International Tai Chi Gold Medalist and referee Hongsheng Jin for this one-hour tai chi class, appropriate for beginners and experienced students alike. The class will begin with breathwork and stretching, continue with a moving meditation and a walk practice, and conclude with a formal tai chi practice.

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            Full Moon Walking Meditation

            Take in the sights and sounds of the arboretum under the light of a full moon. Facilitator Bob Linscott will lead the group through mindfulness in nature practices and a meditative sound bath as we meander along the paved road to our final nighttime viewing location on top of Bussey Hill.

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              3 women walk down a long forest path
              Morning Fitness Walk

              Morning Fitness Walk

              Join docent Lisa Gaquin for a brisk early morning walk along the inside perimeter of the Arboretum. This walk will be fast-paced, energetic, and will involve walking over hills and rough terrain. Note that this is not a traditional tour: you may hear some information about individual trees and history, but the main goal is to get outside and get some exercise! Bring good walking shoes, water, and walking poles if desired.

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                3 women walk down a long forest path
                Morning Fitness Walk

                Morning Fitness Walk

                Join docent Lisa Gaquin for a brisk early morning walk along the inside perimeter of the Arboretum. This walk will be fast-paced, energetic, and will involve walking over hills and rough terrain. Note that this is not a traditional tour: you may hear some information about individual trees and history, but the main goal is to get outside and get some exercise! Bring good walking shoes, water, and walking poles if desired.

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                  Full Moon Walking Meditation

                  Take in the sights and sounds of the arboretum under the light of a full moon. Facilitator Bob Linscott will lead the group through mindfulness in nature practices and a meditative sound bath as we meander along the paved road to our final nighttime viewing location on top of Bussey Hill.

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                    Forest Bathing

                    Slow down and awaken your senses on a guided sensory experience in the Arnold Arboretum. Forest Bathing, inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, is a restorative sensory exploration that supports health and healing for all beings. From increased cerebral blood flow to stronger immune defenses, come discover for yourself what happens when we unplug, slow down and open our senses to notice more of our natural surroundings. All the prompts, invitations, sharing and ways of participating are optional and open to interpretation.

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                      Canceled Winter Wellness Walk

                      Take a brisk walk this winter and stay healthy and connected to the Arboretum at a time when the landscape is pared down to its beautiful bones. This 90-minute walk is similar to a guided tour, but with a slightly faster pace and fewer stops, to keep your feet warm and your blood pumping!

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                      • A group of people walking up a steep, snowy hill.

                      Canceled Winter Wellness Walk

                      Take a brisk walk this winter and stay healthy and connected to the Arboretum at a time when the landscape is pared down to its beautiful bones. This 90-minute walk is similar to a guided tour, but with a slightly faster pace and fewer stops, to keep your feet warm and your blood pumping!

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                      Terapia de Bosque en Español: Escuchando a la Tierra

                      La terapia de bosque, también conocida como baño de bosque o shinrin-yoku, es una práctica basada en evidencia que te conecta con la naturaleza de manera amable, curiosa y consciente. En el ritmo acelerado del mundo de hoy, esta experiencia cuidadosamente diseñada te invita a tomar una pausa, despertar tus sentidos y disfrutar de lo que nos ofrece la naturaleza.

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                        • A group of people sits in a forest grove

                        Forest Bathing

                        Slow down and awaken your senses on a guided sensory experience in the Arnold Arboretum. Forest Bathing, inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, is a restorative sensory exploration that supports health and healing for all beings. From increased cerebral blood flow to stronger immune defenses, come discover for yourself what happens when we unplug, slow down and open our senses to notice more of our natural surroundings. All the prompts, invitations, sharing and ways of participating are optional and open to interpretation.

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                          A woman looks up at the trees and smiles

                          Terapia de Bosque en Español: El Corazón del Bosque

                          La terapia de bosque, también conocida como baño de bosque o shinrin-yoku, es una práctica basada en evidencia que te conecta con la naturaleza de manera amable, curiosa y consciente. En el ritmo acelerado del mundo de hoy, esta experiencia cuidadosamente diseñada te invita a tomar una pausa, despertar tus sentidos y disfrutar de lo que nos ofrece la naturaleza.

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                            Terapia de Bosque en Español: Caminando con Gratitud

                            La terapia de bosque, también conocida como baño de bosque o shinrin-yoku, es una práctica basada en evidencia que te invita a conectar con la naturaleza de una manera gentil, curiosa y consciente. Esta serie de tres sesiones ofrece a la comunidad hispanohablante la oportunidad de experimentar el bosque como un maestro vivo. Esta sesión, Caminando con Gratitud, utiliza caminatas lentas y conscientes, un círculo de palabra y una ofrenda simbólica para honrar la tierra y cultivar gratitud por los lugares que nos rodean.

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                              A group of people sit in a circle on chairs and logs in a forest, listening to a person standing and speaking among tall trees, with sunlight filtering through the branches.

                              Rescheduled Forest Bathing

                              *Rescheduled from September 26* Slow down and awaken your senses on a guided sensory experience in the Arnold Arboretum. Forest Bathing, inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, is a restorative sensory exploration that supports health and healing for all beings. From increased cerebral blood flow to stronger immune defenses, come discover for yourself what happens when we unplug, slow down and open our senses to notice more of our natural surroundings. All the prompts, invitations, sharing and ways of participating are optional and open to interpretation.

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