Forest Bathing & Deep Rest – Autumn Festival
Experience autumn in the Macedon Ranges through guided forest bathing and deep rest. A seasonal pause in nature to help you slow down and unwind.
Forest Bathing & Deep Rest is a 90-minute guided experience that weaves together the grounding benefits of forest bathing with the deeply restorative practice of Yoga Nidra (a lying-down meditation).
Held on private bushland in Ashbourne at the edge of Wombat State Forest, this gentle offering invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the natural world and with yourself.
We begin by arriving slowly, feeling the ground beneath our feet, breathing fresh forest air, and noticing what’s around and within. A short, easy walk (approximately five minutes) leads us into the heart of the forest. Here, we create cosy rest nests among the flora, fungi, and birdsong, and settle into a guided Yoga Nidra practice designed to soothe the nervous system and invite deep, nurturing rest.
What’s provided
• Yoga mats, cushions, and eye pillows for comfort while resting in the forest
• Freshly brewed herbal tea to enjoy as we gently integrate back into the day
What to bring
• A cosy blanket
• A water bottle
• Anything else you need to feel comfortable and supported
All rest-nest items can be transported for you to the site, allowing us to move through the forest with lightness and ease.
