Barefoot Walking and Forest Bathing in Yoyogi Park

• Energize your spirit.
• Touch the earth.
• Experience the forest.
• Connect with friends.
• Enjoy vegan lunch.

Join us for a morning of barefoot walking and forest bathing in Yoyogi Park.

Date and Time: Saturday, August 10th, 2024 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Yoyogi Park

Details will be sent after payment

Event Description:

Join us for a rejuvenating barefoot walking and forest bathing experience in the heart of Tokyo at Yoyogi Park! This event is designed to help you reconnect with nature, ground yourself, and refresh your spirit through the simple yet powerful act of walking barefoot and engaging in mindful forest bathing.

What to Expect:

• Barefoot Walking: Feel the earth beneath your feet as we walk through the lush greenery of Yoyogi Park. Walking barefoot helps you connect with the natural world, bringing a sense of calm and grounding. It’s also a great way to improve your balance and strengthen your feet.

• 森林浴　Forest Bathing (Shinrin-yoku): Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and smells of the forest. We’ll pause at various spots to take in the beauty around us, practice deep breathing, and engage in mindfulness exercises to fully appreciate the healing power of nature.

• Meditation: During our time together, we will enjoy a guided meditation session. This will be a time to relax, center yourself, and soak in the peaceful environment of the park.

• Community Connection: Meet like-minded individuals who share a passion for nature and well-being. This event is a great opportunity to connect, share experiences, and enjoy the company of kindred spirits.

• Vegan Lunch: Enjoy healthy lunch including fruits, nuts, vegan toast and spread, plus delicious non-caffeine tea!

What to Bring:

• Comfortable clothing suitable for walking and sitting on the ground
• A small towel or mat for sitting during meditation
• Water bottle to stay hydrated

Included:

• Community building
• Meditative space
• Forest bathing
• Barefoot walking
• Healthy vegan lunch
• Natural insect repellent

RSVP:

3500 yen per person

• Stripe
• PayPay

How to Join:

Secure your spot by paying through a link provided above. On August 10th, join us at the meeting point at 08:45 AM.

Contact: Rob Nugen Email: forest@robnugen.com

Additional Notes:

• By joining the event you agree that safety is your own responsibility.
• This event is suitable if you’re a seasoned barefoot walker or trying it for the first time.
• Children are welcome if they can meditate or mind themselves for minimum 15 minutes.
• The walk will be gentle and suitable for all fitness levels.
• In case of rain, the event will still proceed, so bring an umbrella or rain jacket if needed.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Reserve your space

This forest bathing and meditation event is limited to ten attendees.

Reserve your spot for 3500 yen:

• Stripe
• PayPay

Refresh your spirit. Touch the earth. Connect with nature.

Barefoot Walking Experience:

Barefoot walking, breathing, enjoying fresh air.

When

Saturday 11 June 2022: gather at 11:45; enter Yoyogi Park at 12:00

To receive the latest updates, join our LINE group!

Where

Yoyogi Park by the clock near Harajuku entrance https://goo.gl/maps/xabS6Nw7TgNScqeCA

Details

Enjoy Nature

Yoyogi Park has lots of big beautiful trees surrounding its large grassy field.

Enjoy Connection

Get away from it all by settling into your being and noticing the motions of your body, one breath and one step at a time.

11:45 Meet at Harajuku Gate of Yoyogi Park https://goo.gl/maps/xabS6Nw7TgNScqeCA

12:00: Enter Yoyogi Park

What to Expect:

• We will meet at 11:45 and by 12:00 decide where to go.
• I will talk about how to safely walk barefoot.
• We will feel asphalt, grass, and myriad other surfaces.
• If it’s raining, we will just walk around the loop.
• If it’s dry; we might find a place to sit.
• Let’s enjoy discovering the park together!

To receive the latest updates, join our LINE group!

Donation:

500 yen

What to bring

Whatever you need to take care of yourself. Come wearing lightweight shoes and maybe a bag to carry them just in case you need to put them on during the walk!

Self care is important, so wear shoes whenever you need to!

Refresh your spirit. Touch the earth. Connect with nature.

Barefoot Walking Experience:

Barefoot walking, breathing, enjoying fresh air.

When

Saturday 14 May 2022: gather at 11:45; enter Yoyogi Park at 12:00

To receive the latest updates, join our LINE group!

Where

Yoyogi Park by the clock near Harajuku entrance https://goo.gl/maps/xabS6Nw7TgNScqeCA

Details

Enjoy Nature

Yoyogi Park has lots of big beautiful trees surrounding its large grassy field.

Enjoy Connection

Get away from it all by settling into your being and noticing the motions of your body, one breath and one step at a time.

11:45 Meet at Harajuku Gate of Yoyogi Park https://goo.gl/maps/xabS6Nw7TgNScqeCA

12:00: Enter Yoyogi Park

What to Expect:

• We will meet at 11:45 and by 12:00 decide where to go.
• I will talk about how to safely walk barefoot.
• We will feel asphalt, grass, and myriad other surfaces.
• If it’s raining, we will just walk around the loop.
• If it’s dry; we might find a place to sit.
• Let’s enjoy discovering the park together!

To receive the latest updates, join our LINE group!

Donation:

500 yen

What to bring

Whatever you need to take care of yourself. Come wearing lightweight shoes and maybe a bag to carry them just in case you need to put them on during the walk!

Self care is important, so wear shoes whenever you need to!

Covid Considerations

You know the drill. I know you have thought about it and I trust you to make a good decision for yourself. If you want a group with masks, I recommend https://www.meetup.com/tokyospontaneous

Refresh your spirit. Touch the earth. Connect with nature.

Barefoot Walking Experience:

Barefoot walking, breathing, enjoying fresh air.

When

Saturday 09 April 2022: gather at 11:45; enter Yoyogi Park at 12:00

To receive the latest updates, join our LINE group!

Where

Yoyogi Park by the clock near Harajuku entrance https://goo.gl/maps/xabS6Nw7TgNScqeCA

Details

Enjoy Nature

Yoyogi Park has lots of big beautiful trees surrounding its large grassy field.

Enjoy Connection

Get away from it all by settling into your being and noticing the motions of your body, one breath and one step at a time.

11:45 Meet at Harajuku Gate of Yoyogi Park https://goo.gl/maps/xabS6Nw7TgNScqeCA

12:00: Enter Yoyogi Park

What to Expect:

• We will meet at 11:45 and by 12:00 decide where to go.
• I will talk about how to safely walk barefoot.
• We will feel asphalt, grass, and myriad other surfaces.
• If it’s raining, we will just walk around the loop.
• If it’s dry; we might find a place to sit.
• Let’s enjoy discovering the park together!

To receive the latest updates, join our LINE group!

Donation:

500 yen

What to bring

Whatever you need to take care of yourself. Come wearing lightweight shoes and maybe a bag to carry them just in case you need to put them on during the walk!

Self care is important, so wear shoes whenever you need to!

Covid Considerations

You know the drill. I know you have thought about it and I trust you to make a good decision for yourself. If you want a group with masks, I recommend https://www.meetup.com/tokyospontaneous

We had a great time!

Chilly Challenge completed!

We found an interesting apple art project

Here’s the soil in the area to be called Flower Land

Interesting to find a chunk of concrete with some hexagonal tiles on it.

Crows love Yoyogi Park!

I put leaves on this vent and a girl was delighted by them all blowing in the air when trains passed underneath.

Refresh your spirit. Touch the earth. Connect with nature.

Barefoot Walking Experience:

Barefoot walking, breathing, enjoying fresh air.

When

Saturday 12 March 2022: gather at 11:45; enter Yoyogi Park at 12:00

To receive the latest updates, join our LINE group!

Where

Yoyogi Park by the clock near Harajuku entrance https://goo.gl/maps/xabS6Nw7TgNScqeCA

Details

Enjoy Nature

Yoyogi Park has lots of big beautiful trees surrounding its large grassy field.

Enjoy Connection

Get away from it all by settling into your being and noticing the motions of your body, one breath and one step at a time.

11:45 Meet at Harajuku Gate of Yoyogi Park https://goo.gl/maps/xabS6Nw7TgNScqeCA

12:00: Enter Yoyogi Park

What to Expect:

• We will meet at 11:45 and by 12:00 decide where to go.
• I will talk about how to safely walk barefoot.
• We will feel asphalt, grass, and myriad other surfaces.
• If it’s raining, we will just walk around the loop.
• If it’s dry; we might find a place to sit.
• Let’s enjoy discovering the park together!

To receive the latest updates, join our LINE group!

Costs:

500 yen

What to bring

Whatever you need to take care of yourself. Come wearing lightweight shoes and maybe a bag to carry them just in case you need to put them on during the walk!

Self care is important, so wear shoes whenever you need to!

Covid Considerations

You know the drill. I know you have thought about it and I trust you to make a good decision for yourself. If you want a group with masks, I recommend https://www.meetup.com/tokyospontaneous

Refresh your spirit. Touch the earth. Connect with nature.

Barefoot Walking Experience:

Barefoot walking, breathing, enjoying fresh air.

When

Saturday 12 February 2022: gather at 11:45; enter Yoyogi Park at 12:00

To receive the latest updates, join our LINE group!

Where

Yoyogi Park by the clock near Harajuku entrance https://goo.gl/maps/xabS6Nw7TgNScqeCA

Details

Enjoy Nature

Yoyogi Park has lots of big beautiful trees surrounding its large grassy field.

Enjoy Connection

Get away from it all by settling into your being and noticing the motions of your body, one breath and one step at a time.

11:45 Meet at Harajuku Gate of Yoyogi Park https://goo.gl/maps/xabS6Nw7TgNScqeCA

12:00: Enter Yoyogi Park

What to Expect:

• We will meet at 11:45 and by 12:00 decide where to go.
• I will talk about how to safely walk barefoot.
• We will feel asphalt, grass, and myriad other surfaces.
• If it’s raining, we will just walk around the loop.
• If it’s dry; we might find a place to sit.
• Let’s enjoy discovering the park together!

To receive the latest updates, join our LINE group!

Costs:

500 yen

What to bring

Whatever you need to take care of yourself. Come wearing lightweight shoes and maybe a bag to carry them just in case you need to put them on during the walk!

Self care is important, so wear shoes whenever you need to!

Covid Considerations

You know the drill. I know you have thought about it and I trust you to make a good decision for yourself. If you want a group with masks, I recommend https://www.meetup.com/tokyospontaneous

Refresh your spirit. Touch the earth. Connect with nature.

Barefoot Walking Experience:

Barefoot walking, breathing, enjoying fresh air.

When

Saturday 08 January 2022: gather at 11:45; enter Yoyogi Park at 12:00

To receive the latest updates, join our LINE group!

Where

Yoyogi Park by the clock near Harajuku entrance https://goo.gl/maps/xabS6Nw7TgNScqeCA

Details

Enjoy Nature

Yoyogi Park has lots of big beautiful trees surrounding its large grassy field.

Enjoy Connection

Get away from it all by settling into your being and noticing the motions of your body, one breath and one step at a time.

11:45 Meet at Harajuku Gate of Yoyogi Park https://goo.gl/maps/xabS6Nw7TgNScqeCA

12:00: Enter Yoyogi Park

What to Expect:

• We will meet at 11:45 and by 12:00 decide where to go.
• I will talk about how to safely walk barefoot.
• We will feel asphalt, grass, and myriad other surfaces.
• If it’s raining, we will just walk around the loop.
• If it’s dry; we might find a place to sit.
• Let’s enjoy discovering the park together!

To receive the latest updates, join our LINE group!

Costs:

500 yen

What to bring

Whatever you need to take care of yourself. Come wearing lightweight shoes and maybe a bag to carry them just in case you need to put them on during the walk!

Self care is important, so wear shoes whenever you need to!

Covid Considerations

You know the drill. I know you have thought about it and I trust you to make a good decision for yourself. If you want a group with masks, I recommend https://www.meetup.com/tokyospontaneous

Refresh your spirit. Touch the earth. Connect with nature.

Barefoot Walking Experience:

Barefoot walking, breathing, enjoying fresh air.

When

Saturday 11 December 2021: gather at 11:45; enter Yoyogi Park at 12:00

To receive the latest updates, join our LINE group!

Where

Yoyogi Park by the clock near Harajuku entrance https://goo.gl/maps/xabS6Nw7TgNScqeCA

Details

Enjoy Nature

Yoyogi Park has lots of big beautiful trees surrounding its large grassy field.

Enjoy Connection

Get away from it all by settling into your being and noticing the motions of your body, one breath and one step at a time.

11:45 Meet at Harajuku Gate of Yoyogi Park https://goo.gl/maps/xabS6Nw7TgNScqeCA

12:00: Enter Yoyogi Park

What to Expect:

• We will meet at 11:45 and by 12:00 decide where to go.
• I will talk about how to safely walk barefoot.
• We will feel asphalt, grass, and myriad other surfaces.
• If it’s raining, we will just walk around the loop.
• If it’s dry; we might find a place to sit.
• Let’s enjoy discovering the park together!

To receive the latest updates, join our LINE group!

Costs:

500 yen

What to bring

Whatever you need to take care of yourself. Come wearing lightweight shoes and maybe a bag to carry them just in case you need to put them on during the walk!

Self care is important, so wear shoes whenever you need to!

Covid Considerations

You know the drill. I know you have thought about it and I trust you to make a good decision for yourself. If you want a group with masks, I recommend https://www.meetup.com/tokyospontaneous

Great time barefoot walking with Mombo in the cool misty rain.

We met Mark and had a nice chat!