Ostara Nature Connection
wellbeing through nature
About Ostara Nature Connection
About Me
Hello! My name is Zoë, and welcome to Ostara Nature Connection. I have lifelong passions for nature and helping others, and Ostara is my way of combining these two passions.
‘Ostara’ is a springtime festival celebrating new life and vitality. These feelings, along with connection to others and nature, are what I want to embody through Ostara Nature Connection. I aim to create a space that helps people to experience wellness and a new sense of life through connecting with the natural world.
My business is Zoë Fowler trading as Ostara Nature Connection
My Offering
I host Nature Connection Gatherings online and
Nature Connection Walks & Forest Bathing sessions in Somerset.
Online Gatherings are 90 minutes and take place via Zoom to bring nature connection to you, wherever you are.
Nature Connection Walks are 1 hour easy, gentle walks
to connect with nature.
Forest Bathing sessions are 2-2.5 hours and allow for a deeper, more meditative connection with the natural world.
You can see upcoming events and book here.
You can sign up to receive email updates here.
My Qualifications
I am always looking for new opportunities to learn and to better my knowledge and skills. My current qualifications, skills & training include:
· BSc in Psychology (The Open University)
· Forest Therapy Practitioner (Light Box)
· Natural Mindfulness Guide (Ian Banyard)
· 3-Day Threshold Course (Natural Academy)
· Counselling Skills Levels 2 & 3 (Weston College)
· Outdoor First Aid (Somerset Adventure)
· Mental Health First Aid (MHFA England)
· Emergency First Aid at Work (St. John’s Ambulance)
· Nature Connectedness (Derby University online course)
· Nature Connection Specialist (Forest Therapy Hub)
What is Nature Connection?
Nature Connection or Nature Connectedness, is all about how connected we are to the natural world. It involves having a
meaningful experience with nature by engaging in activities
that foster a deeper connection.
Connection to nature is important, not just for us,
but for the wider world as well. Increasing our level of nature connectedness can help us feel more fulfilled and can help
to build a more compassionate view of nature.
What is Forest Bathing?
Forest Bathing, or Shinrin-Yoku, involves immersing yourself among the atmosphere of the trees, and being mindful, present & fully engaged with your surroundings. While it is not a traditional form of therapy, Forest Bathing can be very therapeutic, and can help with overall health & wellbeing.
The different activities throughout the session help to deepen awareness and encourage a meaningful connection to the natural world which can help with both physical and mental wellness.
Forest Bathing can help to reduce blood pressure, heart rate, cortisol and tension, which leads to a more calm physical state.
Please note: not literal bathing!