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Dear all,
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ACTIVITY I
For this week, I would like to ask you to go to a forest/park in the vicinity of your abode and experiment with your all 5 senses. This may also be an opportunity to practice mindfulness.
Have a notebook and something to write with, with you.
Take a moment to write any thoughts that stuck out to you.
You will share your experience in Week 7.
Enjoy your 5-senses mindful forest bathing =).
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ACTIVITY II ( you can combine this activity with Activity I)
Find a safe space and make yourself comfortable. Explore your senses. During A-E notice your emotions and your thoughts. Take time to go through each step and feel free to explore.
A. SIGHT
- take a few minutes to look at yourself in a mirror,
- look at your face,
- look at your feet and hands,
- look at your legs,
- move your body slightly etc.
B. TOUCH
- take a few minutes to touch some parts of your body,
- touch your hand, your finger,
- touch your face, your head, your hair, etc.
C. SMELL
- take a few minutes to pay attention to smells around you
- concentrate one one particular smell, move to another, etc.
D. HEAR/LISTEN
- without touching your chest, pay attention to the sound of your heartbeat,
- concentrate on one part of your body until you feel subtle movements like vibrations
- concentrate on your breath
E. TASTE
- pick a food you eat every day (bread/rice) or any food/fruit/veggie/ you like or tea
- look at its shape; feel its texture before taking a small bite of it
- once in your mouth, pay attention to how its texture changes and what flavours it releases.
F. Give yourself a big hug, thank yourself, and say My Life is Dear to Me, Life is Dear to All.
Activity III
Write a minimum of 500-word reflective essay on a) ways to explore your senses and b) ways to facilitate senses exploration with your clients. Include in it your reflections on Activity I and II: what did these activities though you and how is it useful as a TMT Shinrin Yoku Guide?
Send you essay one day before Week 7.
Thank you.
Warm regards,
Milena