163 - The Power of Rest in Community: Forest Bathing, Qigong, & Slowing Down

What if rest is something that we can actually receive from each other, in a way?

In this episode, host Elizabeth Mintun reflects on leading The Calming Ground’s Retreat in Nature: The Quiet Power of Rest in Hocking Hills with co-facilitator Ami Peacock. Elizabeth shares what unfolded when a circle of women, many of them strangers to one another at first, slowed down together through forest bathing, qigong, sound healing, sharing circles, and silent open time. She reflects on why the women left feeling a sense of sisterhood, and tells the story of her ordinary grocery shopping trip where the whole world suddenly felt kinder. 

Through the lens of nervous system regulation and co-regulation, she explores why rest in community changes not only how we feel, but how we might experience the world around us. 

Key Takeaways:

• A regulated body perceives a kinder world, and becomes a kinder presence in it. 
• Both solitude and community matter, especially when it’s a community within which you feel seen and heard. 
• Co-regulation in community is a powerful way to experience peace and belonging. 

Resources:

Register for the free workshop  From People Pleasing to Self-Trust: Reclaim yourself without Burning Bridges: https://go.thecalmingground.com/people-pleasing-to-self-trust

For 1:1 coaching and/or to ask any questions or share reflections, contact Elizabeth at elizabethmintun@thecalmingground.com

Website: https://thecalmingground.com/

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