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All services require an environmental koha. No proof required.
Forest Ngahere Bush Bathing
You know when you sink down into a deep hot bath after a hard day and all your worries leave you.
Aaaahhhh (deep deep exhaled breath letting it all go)
All worries, fears and anxieties
All the muscles relax and tensions leave the body and mind.
The world can do what it likes because you are in a state of peace and calm.
Stepping into the ngahere/forest and immersing yourself in its' energy feels just like that.
Rich connection, awakening senses, calming, releasing, ancestral, spiritual, healing,
The trees breathe in what we breathe out and we breathe in what the trees breathe out. The breath of life that indigenous people talk of. We are connected through breath.
I am the metaphorical lock on the bathroom door. While you immerse yourself I will remain situationally aware when in publicly accessible spaces although there are plenty of pockets not frequently visited. I also have use of a space free from interruption.
No! it's not naked in a bath in the bush.
Grounding Earthing
Or as I like to call it. Having a Kōrero with Papatūānuku (talking to mother earth) through the soles of my feet.
There are over 7,000 nerve endings in your feet. Walking stimulates them. For greater effect I recommend taking your shoes off and stimulating them all while feeling earth's pulse.
In reflexology the different parts of your foot can be linked to every part of your body.
Just as electrical wires in buildings need to be earthed so too do we.
The benefits include; feeling calm, more peaceful, less stressed, better emotionally and physically. Reduced pain and inflammation. More settled and focused to name just the tip of the iceberg. The deeper benefits include our interconnection with the world as a whole.
Shoes act as insulators especially now that most have rubber soles. How many of us put shoes on to leave the house, get in the car or public transport, walk on concreted surfaces, into workplace buildings and all the while surrounded by electrical appliances and technology. Even our cellphones are almost never turned off.
One thing I have noticed through my own personal experience is that because we have been wrapping out feet up for many years there is a self-consciousness when exposing our feet publicly. There is still a lot of repulsion and anxiety about naked feet.
I have noticed too that the barefoot friendly spaces are the natural ones. It is the human made spaces that are often harder to walk on. I liken walking on grass to a free session of reflexology. In summer when the prickles are out its more like acupuncture.
From a sensory point of view, imagine; a soft earth, smooth stones, rich grass, forest litter which is generally soft, the coolness of water, or the squelch of mud. For those who have trouble taking their shoes off or can't. There are many other ways to ground such as linking arms with someone who is barefoot or touching a rᾱkau/tree for earthing/grounding/connection.
Wai Worry (7 week course, approx 15 hours)
Maximum group size: Youth 6, adults 10.
Personal Development Journey
Based outdoors in a park setting close to amenities so that rangatahi/adults of all abilities can participate. An opportunity for personal development while also exploring an alternative emotional wellbeing plan utilizing the natural environment. Each session/journey is 2 hours long for a total of 6 weeks. Then there is a month break and the chance to get together in week 7 to reflect and check in.
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Maximum group size: Youth 6, adults 10.
Personal Development Journey
Based outdoors in a park setting close to amenities so that rangatahi/adults of all abilities can participate. An opportunity for personal development while also exploring an alternative emotional wellbeing plan utilizing the natural environment. Each session/journey is 2 hours long for a total of 6 weeks. Then there is a month break and the chance to get together in week 7 to reflect and check in.
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Finding A~Way
This is about finding a way to reconnect anyone of any age and ability with te taiao/natural environment. Overcoming mental and physical challenges.
My mind works in mysterious ways. I first heard the question "Where is away" at a meet the candidates event during an election year from Catherine Delahunty of the Green Party. The theme was water and it had me thinking about all the things that are taken away from our senses like rubbish and toxins but they never leave the earth. The same thing happens to our bodies. Many of our minds and bodies include trauma and toxins and hurts to name a few.
Over the years I have walked (metaphorically) alongside many people of various ages and abilities. That learning has led me to wanting to 'Find A~Way to connect people with nature for the wellbeing of both. Jacque Cousteau once said "People only protect what they love". Imagine if that was themselves and Papatῡᾱnuku.
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Who's Caring for the Carers?
YOU ARE!
Often it is your responsibility to manage your own self care. Ever had one of those days or weeks when it feels like it would just take one more little thing to tip you over the edge.
Let’s build that fence together at the top. When you build it for yourself, you build it for others too.
Aimed at ANYONE who is looking after others in any capacity whether it be personal or professional. All the caregivers, emergency services, medical teams, support workers. Kaumatua.
Join myself and others at Harcourt Park every Monday at 10am (check facebook for updates).
What you can expect
An opportunity to take time for self care. You may want to;
Learn some techniques
Lie on the grass,
Sit on one of the many seats or under a tree,
Wander around the pathways
Connect with the rᾱkau/trees or whenua/earth barefoot.
At 10.30am I will put the jug on. If you remember to bring a cup that would be great.
Regardless of the weather, I will be there as there is a covered picnic table near the playground.
Venue has accessible pathways, seating and toilets.
Look for the Motorhome with the name Outdoor Bliss parked up in the carpark near the playground on Akatarawa Road and I will be nearby.
Harcourt Park Akatarawa Entrance, Upper Hutt, New Zealand. See Outdoor Bliss on Facebook for updates.
YOU ARE!
Often it is your responsibility to manage your own self care. Ever had one of those days or weeks when it feels like it would just take one more little thing to tip you over the edge.
Let’s build that fence together at the top. When you build it for yourself, you build it for others too.
Aimed at ANYONE who is looking after others in any capacity whether it be personal or professional. All the caregivers, emergency services, medical teams, support workers. Kaumatua.
Join myself and others at Harcourt Park every Monday at 10am (check facebook for updates).
What you can expect
An opportunity to take time for self care. You may want to;
Learn some techniques
Lie on the grass,
Sit on one of the many seats or under a tree,
Wander around the pathways
Connect with the rᾱkau/trees or whenua/earth barefoot.
At 10.30am I will put the jug on. If you remember to bring a cup that would be great.
Regardless of the weather, I will be there as there is a covered picnic table near the playground.
Venue has accessible pathways, seating and toilets.
Look for the Motorhome with the name Outdoor Bliss parked up in the carpark near the playground on Akatarawa Road and I will be nearby.
Harcourt Park Akatarawa Entrance, Upper Hutt, New Zealand. See Outdoor Bliss on Facebook for updates.
Services
All bookings with Outdoor Bliss require an additional 'environmental koha'.
A koha is a gift, offering, present, donation or contribution. How you choose to do that is entirely personal to you. I do not require evidence
koha - Bush/Forest/Ngahere bathing (approx 1 hr bush immersion)
koha - Earthing/Grounding (approx 1 hour)
Groups with a max of 10 for half a day $200 plus an environmental koha per person (approx 3 hours)
$130.00 pp Wai Worry Course (7 weeks - 15 hours - max group size 6 for youth and 10 for adults)
koha - Finding A~Way (approx 1 hour in an outdoor location)
Free - Who's Caring for the Carers (10am Mondays for 1 hour)
Are you an Organisation?
I am happy to come and talk to you or your organisation about what I can offer either your staff and/or your clients.
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I look forward to being part of your journey
Heather Blissett, Wellness Facilitator, Tikanga, L4, Rongoᾱ, Bachelor of Youth Development, Grad.Dip Prof Supervision (bicultural),
Phone: 027 351 5211,
email: outdoorblissupperhutt@gmail.com, Facebook: Outdoor Bliss, Instagram Outd00rBliss
Phone: 027 351 5211,
email: outdoorblissupperhutt@gmail.com, Facebook: Outdoor Bliss, Instagram Outd00rBliss