The Benefits of Walking Therapy
Freedom
Connecting to nature opens up communication and parts of ourselves that enable exploration and personal growth. The breath-taking beauty of a running stream, a hazy fog stretching over a dewy field, livestock grazing freely on the pasture and the glorious expanse of fresh space that we are surrounded by during sessions, provides a fantastic space to build a therapeutic relationship and tackle those difficult issues that are causing you distress. It can feel less intense for you as a client, enabling us to interact with softness when needed, and allowing the natural environment to support our work. Being able to take a break when needed, overlooking the magnificent expanse of the natural world, giving us time to reflect on the beauty not only of the natural world, but the beauty of the therapy itself.
Movement
Walking during sessions promotes movement of our thoughts, the feeling of moving forward ever present as the session progresses. Being able to quicken our pace in sync with the speed of our work, or slow things down when the heaviness of what we are exploring together feels difficult to move and shift.
Connection
Reconnecting with nature during sessions allows us to ground and comfort ourselves in a world that feels ever changing and hectic. Being outside in the great outdoors allows us to connect, reflect and explore issues in an environment that always knows exactly what we need.