Just a few weeks in the past the Lake District Wildlife Park held a novel retreat.
It was a small group of individuals having fun with some quiet time with a few of their favourite animals after the park closed.
This was the beginning of Mindfulness with Animals which might be run along with Forest Bathing at Armathwaite Corridor Resort & Spa.
The session was a brand new expertise that allowed folks to chill out, unwind and have enjoyable.
Simply the presence of animals can elevate your spirits. They stay within the second and play is a crucial a part of their on a regular basis lives. The expertise began with caring for the tapirs who appear to like being brushed and will definitely entice a human’s consideration!
Then it was time handy feed the goats, alpacas and donkeys, which is all the time a variety of enjoyable. Among the animals are light and a few of them are simply grasping!
People had been then inspired to stroll round and observe the animals. Some watched the higher flamingos, ready for the sight of a deep, wealthy pink as they opened their wings.
Some noticed the Asian short-clawed otters frolicking within the water. Others noticed the ring-tailed lemurs leaping from department to department proper atop their oak tree.
PEACE: Mindfulness on the Lake District Wildlife Park. Picture: Rob Grange Pictures
Lucy the Park’s instructional officer answered questions concerning the animals and shared tales and anecdotes about their particular person traits.
The group got here collectively for a “loving kindness” session led by Jen, a mindfulness practitioner from Lakeland Wellbeing.
Below the prayer flags and proper subsequent to the pink panda enclosure, the entire group frolicked reflecting on animals and conservation world wide.
TAPIR: Up shut on the Lake District Wildlife Park. Picture: Rob Grange Pictures
It is a highly effective factor whenever you take a break and take a look at the great wildlife we have on this planet and what we are able to do to look after them.
The night then ended with simply sitting and being with the large tortoises which was a really particular deal with. With their calm, regular perspective to life, simply chill out!
The entire thought behind mindfulness with animals shouldn’t be solely to advertise particular person well-being, but in addition to offer time to attach with nature and take into consideration environmental safety.
The session is preceded by a day of “Forest Bathing” and an introduction to mindfulness.
The retreats are solely accessible just a few occasions a 12 months and if you’re please contact us on the park and we’ll ship you additional particulars. Alternatively, you possibly can contact Armathwaite Corridor Resort & Spa.
