Fall Adult Mindfullnes Registration 2025

Please fill out One registration per adult.

*Pay with Interac E-Transfer to wildflowersforestschool@gmail.com by Oct. 6, 2025.

Mindfulness in Nature Sessions
Join registered yoga teacher and forest school educator, Olivia, for some Mindfulness in Nature. Each of the five sessions will allow us to find grounding and presence in the forest by focusing on our senses and connecting with the elements. We will start with some gentle movement before heading into the forest for a slow, mindful walk. We will gather for a seated meditation and end with a mindful journaling session.

What you will need for the session: layers of clothing appropriate for the weather, bug spray, sunscreen, etc. Sessions will proceed if rain is forecasted or occurs. It’s helpful to have a bag or backpack to swap layers as needed, and a water bottle.

What movement in this session looks like: walking up to 2km at a slow pace on easy, unpaved terrain with some slopes, sitting down on provided pads, some standing. Please indicate upon sign up if you have any accessibility needs or questions.

All sessions include: Mindfulness and Land based activities/discussion in the outdoors, an open environment for connection and learning with and from each other.

Register for all 5 Sessions OR Register for Individual Sessions:

5 Week Program, Every other Friday 12pm-2pm

Dates: October 10, October 31, November 7, November 21, and December 5.

Location: Bechtel Park, Waterloo, Trail entrance beside playground https://maps.app.goo.gl/RCu39BR6y6bBSTUz7

Cost: $135 for all 5 sessions or $30 per individual session +HST

Session Descriptions

October 10- Session 1 Theme: Grounding

Our first session will focus on introducing everyone to the practice, to each other and the forest at this current place and time as well as to its past. We will connect to the element of Earth and use our sense of touch during our practice.

October 31- Session 2 Theme: Awareness

Our second session we will connect to the element of Water and use our sense of hearing.

November 7- Session 3 Theme: Change

Our third session we will connect to the element of Fire and use our sense of sight.

November 21- Session 4 Theme: Presence

Our fourth session we will connect to the element of Air and use our sense of taste and smell

December 5- Session 5 Theme: Interbeing

Our final session we will be integrating our experiences so far, we will focus on our interconnectivity with the forest.

*Once program is Full the choice will be disabled*

Wildflowers Forest School Waiver Form

Organization Name: Wildflowers Forest School

Mailing Address: 30 Watson Cres. Ayr, ON, N0B 1E0 

1. Participant Agreement & Waiver:

Description of Risks

I knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, and assume full responsibility for participation in Wildflowers Forest School. I am aware that there are inherent risks involved with outdoor, nature-based activity. The risks and hazards of outdoor activity include, but are not limited to:

• Injuries from executing strenuous and demanding physical activities
• Injuries from failing to properly use tools such as carving knives
• Contracting poison ivy or stinging nettle
• The presence of wild animals and possible ticks
• Inclement weather.

2. Release

I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, hereby release, indemnify, and hold harmless Wildflowers Forest School, its officers, agents and/or employees, other participants, sponsors, volunteers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (Releasees), from any and all claims, demands, losses, and liability arising out of or related to injury, disability or death I may suffer, or loss or damage to person or property, whether arising from the negligence of the releasees or otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

3. Health Statement

I will notify Wildflowers Forest School ownership or employees if I suffer from any medical or health condition that may cause injury to themselves or others; or may require emergency care during my participation.

4. Acknowledgement

I acknowledge that I have read and fully understand this agreement, while accepting the risks involved with my participation in these activities at Wildflowers Forest School.

I have read this release of liability and assumption of risk agreement, fully and understand its terms, and sign it freely and voluntarily without any inducement.