The workshop is a full immersion in the knowledge and experience of the therapeutic and restorative power of nature and green spaces.
A first theoretical part deals with the scientific, cultural and social aspects that support the value and usefulness that nature manifests for the health and maintenance of our well-being.
The practical part offers the rare opportunity to explore the beech woods of Oasi Zegna, experiencing 3 different techniques and modes of direct contact with nature, each of which offers a specific and enlightening interpretation of our relationship with it and the benefits deriving from it.
The purpose of the workshop is to provide useful elements to learn how to consciously reconnect with the therapeutic power of woods, parks and green spaces and sustain our psychophysical well-being in nature.
FOREST BATHING: THEORY AND PRACTICE
The theoretical part takes place in a single session of approximately 3.5 hours on Friday afternoon. It will cover the topics and scientific evidence supporting our biological need for greenery and nature, as well as descriptions of current techniques, practices and knowledge for obtaining maximum benefit from natural environments. The meeting is supported by audiovisual material.
The practical part consists of 3 sessions in the woods (max. 3 hours each), held on Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning, in which you will experience the following techniques: Forest Bathing, Bioenergetic Landscapes, Therapeutic Landscape (the psycho-emotional influence of the landscape), led by Marco Nieri. During these undemanding walks, our expert will illustrate a concrete application of what was described in the theoretical part, offering useful suggestions for the self-promotion of health in nature.
During the practical experience, at certain points in the woods, the participants will be invited to practice some Pranayama techniques - deep conscious breathing - guided by Alessandra Pergreffi, in order to enjoy full pulmonary assimilation of the monoterpenes emitted by the trees, thus supporting our immune system and health.
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
WORKSHOP (THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL)
PRANAYAMA EXPERIENCE
2 NIGHTS IN A DOUBLE ROOM AT THE HOTEL BUCANEVE - HALF BOARD
EUROPE ASSISTANCE HEALTH INSURANCE
Fee per person: euro 580
Min. 10 paying participants
Single room supplement: 50 €
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: lunches, personal extras in general and everything not specified in "the price includes".
PROGRAM
FRIDAY 11 JUNE
Arrival of participants in the morning. Accommodation at
the Hotel Bucaneve. Lunch break.
4 pm: beginning of activities. Theoretical seminar on the
therapeutic power of green spaces (about 3h30)
After the seminar, free time, dinner at the hotel and overnight stay.
SATURDAY 12 JUNE
Breakfast at the hotel. Beginning of the practical and experiential part.
9 am: meet up at Bocchetto Sessera for the Forest Bathing experience.
1 pm: lunch break.
4 pm: meeting at Bocchetto Sessera for the Bioenergetic Landscapes experience. In addition to this, there will be moments dedicated to Pranayama techniques.
Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
SUNDAY 13 JUNE
Breakfast at the hotel.
9 am: meet up at Bocchetto Sessera for the Therapeutic Landscape experience, with a few moments of Pranayama.
Lunch break and check out.
THE PROFESSIONALS
MARCO NIERI
A bio-researcher and expert in habitat health, Marco created the "Bioenergetic Landscapes" technique, an innovative way to study and use the bio-electromagnetic fields emitted by trees and their effects on health. In this way, he creates bioenergetic therapeutic spaces and paths in gardens, parks and forests. He is a Forest Bathing trainer and Italian representative of the FTI - Forest Therapy Institute. He is co-author of "The Secret Therapy of Trees”, published in English by Penguin Random House.
ALESSANDRA PERGREFFI
A certified Anusara and Sivananda yoga teacher, she leads workshops and seminars throughout Italy and studies with world-renowned teachers such as Desirée Rumbaugh, Bill Mahony, Carlos Pomeda, Tara Judelle, Sianna Sherman and Stephen Thomas.
