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nature & movement are medicine
nature bathing activities
​Your sanctuary for cultivating renewed & nourished health and wellbeing.
Sue Stranger | Health, Nutrition, Wellbeing & Ikigai Certified Coach
Certified Nourishing & Healing Kitchen Educator | Certified EcoTherapy Coach & Guide
Shared family nature exploration & immersion activities​
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Join us for 12 days of immersive and exploratory inspiration for reconnecting ourselves respectfully with the natural world and each other.
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Experience the calming, rejuvenating and healing power of being in the present moment surrounded by nature, mindfully aware of yourselves and the world around you, synching back with your natural rhythms, cycles and flow!​
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May you enjoy your family adventures and making cherished memories! Share your photos with us on Instagram #12daysofnaturefun and let's cultivate an inspiring collection of respectful nature experiences with our beautiful community!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Day 1
create a sit spot
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Day 1 - Create a sit spot
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Our bodies use over 30 different senses to monitor the world around us in order to keep us safe and comfortable. With technology and modern distractions consuming our attention, immersing ourselves in nature and engaging our senses returns us to our most natural state of being.
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Reconnecting ourselves regularly with the natural world has profound health & wellbeing benefits for our whole body; physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
Day 2
explore & map your soundscape
Day 2 - Explore & map your soundscape
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A soundscape is the acoustic sounds we experience when immersed in an environment.
A wonderful way to orientate and ground yourself in a new environment - natural or human made, providing you with a deeper sense of place.
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Your mind interprets these sounds by naming and cataloguing them, deciding how you will interact with these sounds emotionally and physically.
Day 3
dance with nature's shadows & reflections
Day 3 - Dance with nature's shadows & reflections
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When we slow down and allow ourselves to explore beyond the objects themselves as they are, we find a whole new magical world of shadows, reflections, textures both large and intricate!
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Sometimes shadows have holes in them which cast patterns of their own, sometimes they dance with the movement of wind, some shadows are cast onto the surface of water which in itself creates new patterns as the water ripples, or be utterly mesmerised by the fluid reflective patters of water as it dances on overhanging tree branches or rocks... There's an enormously fascinating world just waiting for you to explore together!
Day 4
bare foot wanders & grounding
Day 4 - bare foot wanders & grounding
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Free your feet from the confines of shoes! Our amazing feet are organically designed to be highly flexible and mobile to adapt to the terrain and move us through our natural environment.
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Go bare foot as often as you can on as many different surfaces, textures and terrains as possible. Start with soft textures and surfaces as you work up to coarser and sharper textures such as gravel and small sticks or dry grasses.
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By baring our feet to the earth, we are able to directly absorb natural energies and electrons, this is known as grounding (or earthing) and it promotes a state of calm, reduces stress, supports healthy heart, brain and nervous system functions just which flows on to all body systems.
Day 5
An old tree & its magical ecosystem
Day 5 - An old tree & its magical ecosystem
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Immerse yourselves in the magical and unique ecosystems that thrive at the base of old trees, particularly amongst the winding root system.
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Sentient trees are just like an organism such as ourselves, sensing, communicating and cooperating with the world around them and each other. They are wonderful beings with innate adaptability and intelligence. Share time with an old tree, feel its ancient energy.
Day 6
Moving cloud art & picnic rugs
Day 6 - Moving cloud art & picnic rugs
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Cloud spotting is a delightful way to slow down, return to the present moment and enjoy the art of 'just being' as you observe the natural world around you with a sense of wonder.
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This relaxing, mindful and creative activity can be done from indoors and offers connection with the natural world when you can't get outside.
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Find a comfortable space to lay on your back directly on the ground or spread out your picnic rug. Engage your senses of sight, wonder and creativity as you observe mesmerising cloud formations coming and going, forming and disappearing before your eyes.
Allow your imagination to fly away, enjoy being present in the moment.​
Day 7
Embrace a sunrise awakening
Day 7 - embrace a sunrise awakening
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Not only is this experience highly emotive and awe inspiring, at a biological level you are synching yourself with nature's rhythms, cycles and flow - realigning your circadian clocks and all body systems to their natural state (including attention restoration and mental clarity), providing health benefits for your whole being; physically, emotionally, mentally & spiritually.​
Day 8
A twilight wander & moonrise
Day 8 - A twilight wander & moonrise
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Watching a sunset is a wonderful way to relax your nervous system, provide your mind with space to reflect and process your day, and prepare your body for restful sleep in the calming power of twilight.​
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Not only is this experience highly emotive and awe inspiring, at a biological level you are synching yourself with nature's rhythms, cycles and flow - realigning your circadian clocks and all body systems to their natural state (including attention restoration and mental clarity), providing health benefits for your whole being; physically, emotionally, mentally & spiritually.​
Day 10
Magical world of pollinators
Day 10 - Magical world of pollinators
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A wondrous world on intricate details and mesmerising colours waiting to be explored in your garden and out in the natural environment! ​
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Pollinators are crucial to the reproduction of plants, and the production of food for us and other living beings that we share this world with.
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Take a magnifying glass and camera outdoors to observe, explore and document this magical world of pollinators in all of their magnificent forms from flies, moths, bees, wasps, beetles and butterflies to possums, birds and bats! How many can you observe and photograph?​​
Day 11
Scentscape treasure hunt
Day 11 - Scentscape treasure hunt
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Explore nature through its unique scentscapes; the fragrances within the environment around you detected by your olfactory senses - smell and stimulation of nerve fibers that connect directly with your brain which is the reason why some fragrances trigger heightened emotional responses and memories.
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Engage your other senses to explore our landscape;
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touch; collect different leaves from the ground, particularly eucalyptus leaves, crush them between your fingers to heat up and release the oils then smell them
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sight & hearing; follow insects and animals as they pollinate fragrant flowers​​
Day 12
Nature's treasures
Day 12 - nature's treasures
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Make time to regularly take yourself for a gentle wander. Slow down... breathe deeply and nourish your lungs and body with plenty of fresh air... observe the small things rather than just the big... find life and treasures abundant all around you.​
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You are part of this natural ecosystem. Honour that part of you by immersing yourself in nature and coming home to your most natural state of being.
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May you marvel at the small things, finding awe and curiosity in the natural world. It's a powerful antidote to stress!​
Respectful play
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A loving reminder to enjoy our natural world with a deep sense of reverence/respect;​
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leave no trace (take rubbish away with you)
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be mindful of plants and animals when leaving a trail to explore
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leave chemicals/pollutants out of waterways and the environment
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we share the environment with other living beings to whom it is home, both plant and animal. If collecting natural materials or treasures, do so from the ground and not removed from a living plant - mindful of animals that use the material as shelter
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Nature Therapy Walks, Workshops & EcoTherapy Programs
Immerse, nourish & renew yourself in the ancient healing power of nature.
Relaxing & rejuvenating nature based experiences & interventions
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Nature Therapy is a form of EcoTherapy, also known as Shinrin-yoku originating from Japan. The therapeutic and relaxing practice of mindful engagement and immersion in the natural environment, utilising all of your senses to connect with nature, grounding and revitalising you in your most natural state. EcoTherapy intervention practices are evidence based and are a powerful complement to medical therapies for profound healing outcomes.
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Providing & tailoring a range of integrative and immersive experiential programs for individuals, organisations & corporate business including;
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Health, Medical & Home Care Organisations, Businesses & Corporations, Education
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Community; Guided Nature Therapy Walks & Events, FREE Wednesday Wanders Nature Therapy Walks ​​
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Cooking Workshops wholesome food is frontline medicine
Informative & Fun Nutritional Cooking Workshops
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These classes SELL OUT QUICKLY! Great value for money, deeply informative with hands on preparation of deliciously nutritious health promoting foods.
Each workshop includes;
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Informative session PACKED FULL of current science backed knowledge, strategies and protocols for making health promoting lifestyle changes,
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Nutritional food preparation and tasting whilst learning how to utilise common kitchen staples and foods as medicine, tips and tricks for preventing disease, promoting life-long health, wellbeing, longevity and vitality,
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Digital Information Pack; information session transcript, recipes from the workshop, and resources for extra learning.
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Personalised Coaching & Mentoring
You can thrive, not just survive!
Your healing journey starts from a place of safety and loving kindness
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Making changes to your physical, emotional, mental health and lifestyle can be incredibly challenging and daunting. All healing and growth journeys begin with returning home to yourself, learning to trust, appreciate and love your whole being.
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As a Certified Ikigai (the art of living with meaning), Health & Nutrition Coach and Mentor, my life's passion is holding a true sanctuary where you feel deeply supported and empowered to reconnect with your body, mind and soul, to awaken your intuitive wisdom to heal, nourish and realign your body, mind & soul.
I'm here as your guide to help you nurture your inner home, nourish your meaningful life, and live with vitality in health & wellbeing.
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Garden to Gut
wholesome food is frontline medicine
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Explore wholesome foods from the garden through to your gut
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Empowering you with knowledge and skills to not only grow your own food but learn how those foods crucially feed and nurture your 'inner ecosystem' microbiome who are responsible for your overall health and wellbeing.
Learn how wholesome, seasonal foods can​
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​be grown, harvested, prepared & cooked with delicious, simple and nutritious recipes & tips
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create a diverse and thriving gut-brain microbiome delving into their role in promoting and supporting your natural state of wellbeing from nutrient absorption, weight management, metabolism, hormones, immunity, disease prevention & healing through to mental health and more!
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The Healing Kitchen
your medicinal pantry & garden
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An expanding resource of recipes & ancient plant healing wisdom
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Every traditional culture has their own healing plant wisdom passed down through centuries and this knowledge and skill retains its functionality and relevance today in our modern culture.
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Learn how to harness the powerfully healing compounds of plants that you may already have in your kitchen and garden, to create simple medicinal remedies at any time of year. Support your body and microbiome to function efficiently for a life lived in your natural state of wellbeing.
The Nourishing Kitchen
from garden to gut
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Wholesome food recipes to nourish your microbiome, body & mind
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Returning to your innate remembering of what nourishes you and how to support yourself and loved ones by growing and caring for our own food or creating relationships with local farmers and community so that you can reliably source fresh, organic produce.
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This is your ever expanding recipe resource for creating nourishing meals from wholesome foods along with the Garden to Gut program to empower you with knowledge and skills to not only grow your own food but learn how those foods feed and nurture your crucial microbiome who are responsible for your overall health and wellbeing.
