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Grief Walk – a riverside walk for people in grief
Sometimes grief needs not so much words as movement, breath, and the presence of nature. A walk can become a gentle way of being with what feels difficult for us.
Grief House Warsaw and Las Lab invite you to a riverside Grief Walk by the Vistula, where in a completely open and unhurried way you will be able to draw on the therapeutic power of nature and look within it for calm, joy, and a sense of meaning. We will draw from the practice of shirin-yoku — forest bathing — and, in line with the principles of Japanese medicine, immerse our senses in the atmosphere of the forest.
This will be an unhurried walk by the Vistula — slow enough to notice the subtle connections between all living beings, to observe the play of light among the leaves, follow the flight of butterflies, hear the birds, touch the bark of trees, and smell the flowers. We will offer gentle prompts on how to invite nature deep within yourself, how to let it become a tender companion and healer. There will also be circles during which we will try to form the beginnings of a supportive community. And there will be the river, carrying our sorrows beyond the horizon.
During the walk, there will also be simple invitations to reflection and short moments of shared pause. You will not need to say more than you want to. You can simply walk together, at your own pace, and see what it is like to be in grief not alone, but alongside others.
👥 Is this meeting for you?
Yes, if:
✓ you feel that contact with nature would do you good
✓ you feel that contact with nature would do you good
✓ you need a moment to breathe away from everyday life and sensory overload
✓ you want to spend time among people who understand what grief is
✓ you do not have the energy for conversation, but want to be part of a mindful, supportive presence
Participation is free. The meeting is organised as part of the Inkubator Pomysłów (Incubator of Ideas), funded by the European Funds for Social Development programme.
Important:
- The walk will take place at a calm, unhurried pace and does not require any special physical fitness, but it is worth wearing comfortable clothes and footwear suitable for the weather.
- The meeting will be held in Polish.
- This is a supportive meeting, but it is not therapy and does not replace professional psychological consultation. If you are in severe crisis and need immediate help, please seek specialist support.
The meeting will be facilitated by:
Katarzyna Pruzinska i Izabela Jachnicka
When you look at the river, you see life ♥