Exercises at Pontresina Concert Venue
reconnect to yourself
Embedded in the impressive natural surroundings and yet easily accessible, the Konzertplatz in the Taiswald offers ideal locations for the Mind Body Nature Experience.
Suitable spots for the exercises are also shown on an overview map.
You need a smartphone and headphones.
Caution: People with psychiatric illnesses should not carry out the exercises independently.
Grow and let go
This exercise is about grounding and acceptance. Find a quiet place outside where there is a tree that speaks to you. Wear comfortable clothes that are suitable for the weather. You will use your senses of sight and touch.
This exercise takes about 10 minutes.
Relaxation and Regeneration
This exercise is about mindfulness and relaxation. Find a place in the forest that appeals to you and seems pleasant. If possible, there should be plenty of forest around you. However, always pay attention to the local conditions and don't stray too far from the path. Wear comfortable clothes that are suitable for the weather and bring a seat or even a mat or blanket to lie on. You will be using your senses of sight, hearing and smell.
This exercise takes about 10 minutes.
Feel and Connect
This exercise is about body and self-awareness as well as connectedness. Find a place in nature where you will find a short path over different surfaces, e.g. forest floor, roots, grass, gravel or sand. Wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes that are well suited to walking on different surfaces. If you wish and the ground allows it, you can also do the exercise barefoot. You will use your senses of sight and touch.
This exercise takes about 10 minutes.
360-Degree Perspective
This exercise is about broadening your perception and perspective. Find a place in the forest that is as diverse and varied as possible, e.g. with a clearing, dense vegetation, different trees. Contrasts should be recognizable, such as light/shadow, trees/shrubs, roots/stones, etc. Wear comfortable clothing that is suitable for the weather. You will use your senses of sight and hearing in combination.
Search and Collect
This exercise is about presence and creativity. Find a place in the forest with as varied a forest floor as possible. The more grasses, cones, leaves, branches, undergrowth or needles there are, the better. The woodland should be easily accessible and you should be able and allowed to move around as freely as possible. Wear comfortable clothing that is suitable for the weather. You will use your senses of sight, touch and smell in combination.
This exercise takes about 10 minutes.
Roots and Strength
This exercise is about focusing on your own strengths. To do this, find a place where you can look at a tree with a strong root system. Wear comfortable clothes that are suitable for the weather. You will use your senses of sight, touch and smell.
This exercise takes about 10 minutes.
Sound Journey
This exercise is about promoting mindfulness and attention by listening carefully. To do this, find a quiet place in the forest where you can linger for the exercise and start listening carefully. Wear comfortable clothing that is suitable for the weather. You will be using your sense of hearing in particular during this exercise.
This exercise takes about 10 minutes.
Rhythm
This exercise is about strengthening your connection to your own body. Find a quiet forest path or a clearing where you can walk a few steps undisturbed. Wear comfortable clothing that is suitable for the weather. This exercise is also about feeling the movement.
This exercise takes about 10 minutes.
Forest Slalom
This exercise is about promoting mindful body awareness. To do this, find a section of forest with natural obstacles such as stones, roots or trees. The path should be safe. Wear comfortable clothing that is suitable for the weather. You will use your senses of sight, touch and hearing.
This exercise takes about 10 minutes.
Forest Letter
This exercise is about self-reflection. Siue allows you to consciously conclude your experience of nature. To do this, find a place where you feel comfortable and can linger for a while on a bench, for example. Wear comfortable clothes that are suitable for the weather. You will use your senses of sight, smell, touch, taste and hearing in combination.
This exercise takes about 10 minutes.
The mind-body medicine exercises in connection with nature were developed by Elina Christes, Anne-Marie Flammersfeld, and Claudia Witt, narrated by Claudia Witt, and edited by Anita Thomae, Casey Murphy, Ginger Hobi-Ragaz, and Azmi Baumann. They are the intellectual property of the authors. The videos were filmed by Andrea Furger. The audio and video files may only be downloaded by individuals for private use. For commercial use, please refer to this website. Any reproduction or commercial use via your own media without the written permission of the authors is prohibited.