Take a Breath, Breathe Deeply, Slow Down—Mindfulness in Nature for Older Adults and People with Limited Mobility

Together, they immerse themselves in the sounds, smells and colours of the garden, pause for a moment, turn their attention inwards and leave the hustle and bustle of everyday life behind for a while.

This gives participants the opportunity to step away from the usual demands of everyday life and discover methods for conscious self-regulation and relaxation – an invitation to find peace together, sharpen the senses and rediscover a sense of balance.

The aim is not to perform, but to relax, find clarity and rediscover your senses in the present moment.

No prior experience of mindfulness is required for these exercises, which are adapted for people with limited mobility. Wear weatherproof, comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes, and let yourself be carried away by 90 minutes of slowing down.

The session will go ahead even in bad weather – we may move into the greenhouses if necessary.

The Berlin Botanical Garden is committed to promoting health through nature.

As part of this pilot project, they invite you to provide feedback after the workshop and, in this way, help to develop a participatory programme for people with limited mobility by 2027.

As a thank you, participation in the workshop and entry to the garden are free of charge.

The pilot project is funded by the Berlin Senate Department for the Environment.

• Number of participants: max. 15 people
• Target group: Adults
• Participation fees: as part of the pilot project: none; free entry.
• Registration: required
• Meeting point: Visitor Centre, Königin-Luise-Platz entrance
• Duration: 90–120 minutes
• Speaker: Kai Frischemeier on behalf of the Berlin Botanical Garden