Silent Walks
Every time I am in nature, with myself or others, I feel at peace.
Being born in Romania, I spent most of my childhood vacations in nature, in the countryside. I have memories of watching rivers flow, of walking on hard dry soil and of warm corn leaves cutting the skin of my arms.
As years passed by I’ve settled in the big city.
A yearning for the raw nature kept growing in me. Moving abroad, my instinct of finding nature kept helping me feel safe in foreign countries. Now living in smaller cities I enjoy exploring green spaces, in the forest or by the sea.
What is a Silent Walk
This longing and personal experience has now inspired me to create the Silent Walks.
Silent Walks is a gathering, in nature, of people that look to find space for silent self-reflection and self-care, to regain rest in their minds and bodies through walk and movement while being with others, in community. During a Silent Walk, I will be guiding our coming together, welcoming you and meeting each other. We’ll start connecting with the needs of the present moment, pausing halfway for spoken reflection and connection, ending with a final reflection and closing meditation.
My connection with this practice
I recognised this relation with nature from an early age. Whenever I felt confused, lost or lonely, I would go outside. I’d get in touch with myself and with something larger than me. Something would shift in me, and I would be able to continue.
Now, as a counsellor, working with other humans I see this subtle need and longing in their struggles, and how they experience ease when they take time to go for a walk. In a world full of noise and distraction, I believe silence is a soft way of meeting ourselves in the subtler layers of our being.
What would a Silent Walk bring you
Spending time in nature is one of the most well-researched forms of self-care, and has been scientifically proven to reduce stress, improve concentration, mood and overall wellbeing. With taking this time intentionally for yourself you’ll give yourself a simple, yet profoundly powerful experience.
What can you expect
- Warm welcome upon arrival
- Movement exploration check-in
- An invitation to experience walking in silence
- A pause halfway to reflect together and share your needs
- Closing gathering with final remarks, reflections, or meditation
Practical information
A Silent Walk can be 1.5h – 2h long depending on the group’s pace and needs for rest.
Please make sure you bring comfortable clothing, your own water bottle, snacks or lunch, more over an open heart.
The Silent Walks are taking place in 2 locations in The Netherlands:
- through the dunes and seaside of Kijkduin in The Hague and
- through the Veluwezoom forests and nature reserves near Velp (near Arnhem).
I offer Silent Walks to different communities in The Netherlands, so please check the form below and get in touch if you are curios about the upcoming community events.
The fee for joining a Silent Walk is €5-, (btw extempt).
I’ll follow up with payment details and will send an invoice after completing your registration.
Dates and Time for The Hague
- Saturday 26th September, 11am-13:30pm
- Saturday 28 November, 11am-13:30pm
Meeting point in The Hague: I’ll be waiting for you in Kijkduin, at the end of busline 24 direct connection with The Hague CS and end busline 26 direct connection The Hague HS train station.
Dates and Time for Velp (Gelderland)
- Saturday 31st of October, 11am-13:30pm
- Saturday 19th December, 11am-13:30pm
Meeting point in Velp (Gelderland): I’ll be waiting for you at Velp train station – via Arnhem CS train station.