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Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $1000. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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In our fast-paced lives, it’s easy to feel disconnected from nature and overwhelmed by stress. Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, offers a gentle yet powerful way to restore balance and calm. As you wander through the whispering bamboo and lush forest in Saratoga, you’ll experience the soothing sounds, scents, and textures that help release tension and promote relaxation.Your guide, Janet, will meet you at the gift shop at 10:45AM to get your tickets to the gardens, and then we'll have an introduction to the practice. After some gentle mindfulness exercises, you’ll explore Hakone Gardens in silence, learning to engage all your senses. This reflective journey will teach you techniques to bring the calm and clarity of forest bathing into your everyday life.Whether you’re looking to reduce stress, deepen your connection with nature, or try something new, this session offers a meaningful way to nurture your mind, body, and spirit. Let the timeless beauty of Hakone Gardens inspire you to live with greater presence, peace, and joy.About Hakone Gardens:Tucked in the hills of Saratoga, California, Hakone Gardens is an 18-acre oasis of tranquility featuring hillside gardens, a bamboo grove, a Koi Pond, and a waterfall, each offering its unique connection with nature. The cultural exchange center offers historic images and art and has beautiful historic buildings dating back to 1918.Please Note:
Admission to the gardens is required, $12 for Adults and $10 for Seniors.
Janet is a certified mindfulness meditation coach, sound therapist, resilience facilitator, author, speaker, and founder of Nearly Mindful, where she coaches privately and for groups and leads workshops and retreats for mindful living at home, at work, and in the community.
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