Nature Therapy

AGES | 18 and up
TIME | 6-week series | Tuesdays: April 1 – May 6 | 5:30 – 7:00 PM 
FEE | Members $150 | Non-members $200

Advance registration and payment are required.

Nature Informed Mental Health and Wellbeing - Beneficial for all adults, this 6-week program integrates nature’s connection with mindfulness and other resiliency practices to assist people in regulating stress, anxiety, depression, and pain. Participants will learn techniques such as guided relaxation, breathing exercises, and forest bathing that can become lifelong practices for wellness. Held in our gardens, this class combines therapeutic group conversations with time for personal reflections. We will explore nature’s role in stress reduction, a healthy lifestyle, and greater resiliency through intentional connection and relationship with the natural world.

Led by various mental health professionals from The Chesapeake Mental Health Collaborative and the Center for Nature Informed Therapy.  

CMHC Team - Dedicated Experts in Mental Health & Therapy Services

Chair Yoga for the "Seasoned Gardener" with Marcy Kelly Designed for “seasoned gardeners” and those aging gracefully. This class is perfect for those who may have difficulty getting up and down from the floor or who simply prefer a more accessible approach to yoga. This class is designed to improve functional movement and flexibility while also promoting a positive mind-body connection through meditative yoga. It will leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Chairs & props will be provided.

FEE | $10 Members | $30 Non-members REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Fee includes admission to the Gardens for the day. All sales are final.

Check-in at the Admissions Gatehouse. Liability waivers must be signed upon arrival. Please arrive early for check-in.

Gentle Meditative Yoga in the Gardens with Marcy Kelly

We invite you to join us in the Iris Garden, surrounded by the beauty of nature, to experience a delightful outdoor meditative yoga practice that will inspire a positive mind-body connection. This mat-based class is suitable for all skill levels and is a great way to connect with nature while improving your physical and mental well-being. Please bring a yoga mat, beach towel and water.

FEE | $10 Members | $30 Non-members REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Fee includes admission to the Gardens for the day. All sales are final.

Check-in at the Admissions Gatehouse. Liability waivers must be signed upon arrival. Please arrive early for check-in.

Power Flow Yoga with Peat Purol

For the more advanced yogi, join us for a Power Flow in the gardens! This fast-paced, invigorating yoga focuses on building strength, endurance, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness by moving through faster-paced sequences of yoga postures, matching breath to movement.

FEE | $10 Members | $30 Non-members REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Fee includes admission to the Gardens for the day. All sales are final.

Check-in at the Admissions Gatehouse. Liability waivers must be signed upon arrival. Please arrive early for check-in.

Qigong Workshops with Carol Suzdak 2025

Back by popular demand! Join Carol Suzdak as she guides you through this mind-body exercise. Qigong uses meditation, breathing, and movement to increase energy and enable the body to heal itself. This practice was developed in ancient China and Tibet and has countless health-related benefits.

DATES | Spring Workshop – April 28 
TIME | 1 PM – 2:00 PM
FEE | $10 Members | $30 Non-members (Price includes admission to Gardens)
 Advance registration and payment are required. Fee includes admission to the Gardens for the day. All sales are final.