First Fridays this Spring | 8am - 930am | Bend Parks
Do you feel ready to slough off the winter and get back outdoors?!
Using somatic and nature-based practices, this group will help you step toward internal healing to better your connections with yourself and your surroundings.
facilitated by Savanna DeLuca, LPC *
*Please note that while this group is guided by a professional, it is not a therapy group.
Free series - join for one or all three meetings - registration required
April 5 - Sensory Meander at Riverbend Park
Dive into a guided stroll along the riverbanks of the Deschutes River, engaging all five senses to foster a deeper relationship with the natural environment. Embrace the beauty of spring and explore your relationship with the outdoors in a new light. This morning is about opening up, slowing down, and setting the stage for self-discovery.
*Meeting point - Otter sculpture near the river entrance*
May 3 - Mindful Hiking at Shevlin Park
We continue our journey with a two-mile nature hike on the tranquil trails at Shevlin Park. This morning emphasizes mindful walking and somatic awareness, allowing you to tune into your body's sensations and experience the grounding effect of each step as you connect with the earth beneath you and the space around you.
*Meeting point - Aspen Meadow Pavilion*
June 7 - Gentle Movement and Play at Juniper Park
The spring series concludes with a morning of gentle movement and nature games at Juniper Park. This meeting offers a blend of rest and playful activities, fostering a sense of joy and relaxation. It's an ideal setting to let go, have fun, and embrace the playful side of nature that carries us into summer.
*Meeting point - Picnic table near tennis court*
savanna deluca, lpc, | founder, wild heart therapy + consulting
Specializing Somatic, and Nature-based therapy, Savanna is focused on the interdependence of all beings. She helps clients work through stress and trauma to live more fulfilling lives. When not leading experiential groups, Savanna works with individuals and families out of her office at Blissful Heart Wellness Center near downtown Bend, OR.