Autumn Equinox Nature Therapy and Sound Experience 9-19-26

Description

Embrace the stillness of the morning and ease into your day with a nourishing blend of sound meditation and mindful nature connection. In the serene setting of Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, we’ll enjoy an immersive journey of sound meditation, sensory nature connection, and locally-sourced tea. Join Toni Kim (Inner Sound Collective) and Ilana Rubin (Kindred Nature) for this refreshing morning experience to slow down, find inner harmony, and welcome the day with clarity, calm, and connection.About Sound Meditation and Nature TherapyThis experience integrates the practices of sound meditation and nature therapy. In sound meditation, therapeutic soundscapes support you in releasing tension, restoring balance, and reconnecting with your inner stillness—while attuning to the natural harmony that surrounds you. Nature therapy, also known as forest therapy or forest bathing, draws inspiration from the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku. Through mindful and sensory nature connection invitations, we create space to reconnect—with nature, with ourselves, and with each other. This practice helps us rediscover our sense of belonging within the natural world and our community. Research shows that nature therapy naturally reduces stress, restores focus, boosts creativity and mood, and supports immune health.Your ExperienceDuring our time together, you'll be invited to:Connect with yourself and nature as you begin the morning with renewed energyExperience the soothing resonance of singing bowls, chimes, and drumsAwaken each of your senses through nature connection invitationsReflect and share in a warm-hearted groupClose with tea, light snacks, and gratitudeWe may walk about a mile or less at a relaxing pace, on a mix of terrain that can include both paved and unpaved paths. Every invitation is adaptable, and no experience or special skills are needed. Whether you're new to these practices or have joined us before, you're warmly welcomed to this experience.Meet Your GuidesIlana Rubin (she/her), Certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide, Founder of Kindred Nature.Toni Kim (she/her), Sound & Breathwork Facilitator, Inner Sound Collective.Join Us!Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9:30am-12:30pmFor adults (ages 18+); all attendees are considered participants.Advance online registration required. Space is limited.Registration: $80 per participant (Take advantage of our $70 early-bird registration through September 1.)Welcome: All adults are warmly invited - no previous experience or background needed!Meeting Point: Meadowlark Botanical Gardens Visitor Center.Bring: Water bottle, comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and shoes for outdoors.Weather: Programs run rain or shine unless conditions are hazardous.Arrival: Please come 10-15 minutes early so we can begin our journey together at 9:30am.Special Requests: For dietary allergies or accommodation needs, please contact kindrednatureguide@gmail.com.A refund is provided only if your space is filled by an individual on the waitlist. Refunds are not provided within 72 hours of the program. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens is located off Beulah Road, at 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, in Vienna, Virginia.