Friday 19 September, 09:30

From the City to the Arve: Nature Immersion

Free, Booking Required

Step away from the urban pace for a guided riverside immersion along the Arve. Begin with a grounding meditation, then move into a slow, mindful walk focused on observation and listening. Along the route you’ll take part in sensory exercises to awaken sight, sound, touch, smell and movement, and reconnect with the living landscape. The outing ends with a shared tea ceremony. Easy level, suitable from age 10.

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Photo Credit: DR
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Photo Credit: DR

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