Take some time for YOU to be nourished by nature.

Don't let the cold stop you from getting out into nature this winter, wrap up and join me in the woods. These 2 hours will continue to support you long after you've left the trees behind you.

This session is created so that you can benefit from some restorative time in nature on a winter's morning. You'll be guided through a gentle Forest-Bathing session helping you to slow down, switch off from everyday life and become present so you can connect to all the natural world has to offer around you.

Created as an introductory experience to Forest-Bathing, this is suitable for those who haven't tried the practice before and those who have been many times (it's popular with my regulars too). Each session is gently themed by the season and you will experience different nature based practices that you can take away with you to continue to incorporate into your life to support your wellbeing.

Afterwards you're welcome to stay on for a hot cuppa at the Wizard tearoom to connect more with the group socially. Please note hot drinks are not included in the ticket price and it is optional to join the social afterwards.

What happens in a session?

You will be guided by Amanda, a trained Shinrin-Yoku (Forest-Bathing) and Forest Therapy Guide who will share a series of gentle and inquisitive 'invitations' or exercises to support you with benefiting from all this practice has to offer.

Towards the end of the session you'll be guided through a meditation with nature 'sit spot' to help you deepen your practice. They'll be space for reflection, asking questions and you can share with the group as much or as little as you feel comfortable.

All invitations are optional, so if you'd rather skip one that's always ok, this is your time.

What is Forest-Bathing?

No swimming costumes are needed!

Forest-Bathing originated in Japan where it's known as Shinrin-Yoku, meaning 'to bathe in the Forest' or nature. In the 1980s they took stressed office workers from the booming Technology industry out into the forest and noticed, then proved, that spending time immersed in nature has significant benefits to mental health and general wellbeing.

The benefits of this session, to your mind, body and soul, will last long after you've left the woods.

Benefits that can be experienced from Forest-Bathing:

• reduces stress, depression & anxiety
• increases ability to cope
• improves focus, concentration & memory
• improves the length & quality of sleep (walking in the afternoon is better for this)
• reduces tiredness & recharges energy
• reduces blood pressure, lowers the pulse rate and support metabolic disorders
• boosts the immune system
• alleviates social isolation
• creates a deeper connection to intuition and self
• increase creativity

About The Edge National Trust, Alderley Edge

The Edge is a beautiful woodlands filled with history, legends and mystery. Named after the dramatic red sandstone escarpment which gives views over the Cheshire Plain this was once an active metal-mine dating back to prehistoric times. The woodlands are predominately Beech, Oak and Scots Pine, a truly magical nature spot cared for by the National Trust.

have permission to practice here under license with the National Trust.

Parking & Facilities

The National Trust Car Park is free to members, with a parking fee payable for non-members. Toilets are on site and refreshments available at the Wizard Tea Rooms on site.

Meeting point

You will be sent the meeting point after booking. You are responsible for getting yourself safely to and from the session.

Address: Macclesfield Road, Nether Alderley, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 4UB

Nearest Train station: Alderley Edge

Approximate local driving times to the Edge

• Macclesfield - 15 mins
• Knutsford - 20 mins
• Congleton - 25 mins
• Didsbury - 30 mins
• Whaley Bridge - 35 mins
• Manchester city centre / Buxton / Leek - 40 mins
• Stoke-on-Trent / Crewe - 50 mins

Booking Information/Refund Policy

Bookings are not refundable but are transferable to a friend.

To switch the name of the booking to a friend please email amanda@letsstepin.com at least 248hours before the event start time.

The session will take place unless there is extreme weather which will be decided by the organiser. If the event is cancelled due to weather you will be able to transfer your booking onto another equivalent session of your choosing.

If you have not received an email from the organiser at least 48 hours before the event begins please contact the organiser and check your spam email.

Terrain & Physical Considerations

This is an outdoor session in a woodland. The session involves slow movement, stillness, sitting on the ground (if it is comfortable for you) and standing. If you require a walking stool or support for sitting or standing please bring this with you.

You can read the full Consideration here: https://letsstepin.com/considerations-disclaimer

If you have any mobility concerns over joining the session please do contactthe event organiser, Amanda before booking.

Covid-19 Considerations

If you have Covid, have symptoms or think you have come into contact with Covid-19 please do not attend the session. You will be need to conform with track & trace Covid requirements to join the session. The guide can request that you do not partake in the session if there are any concerns over exposure to Covid-19. Please understand that any decision is made with the best of intentions and with the health of you and the wider community as priority. You can arrange with the organiser to attend a different session date if you are unable to attend due to Covid.

How to contact the organiser

Details to support you in preparing for the walk will be sent out at least 48hours before the session. If you have any questions you can email amanda@letsstepin.com. Do check your spam or junk folder if you haven't received the session information.