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Nature meditation and medicine walks near Copenhagen
Mind Nordic
A quiet space in the forest to come back to yourself
We walk slowly, breathe, and use simple rituals from the Nordic tradition and other cultures to move out of the head and into the body. No experience needed, only a willingness to be present.
Nature
The forest is our space. Light, sound and scent help the nervous system settle.
Ritual
Intention, breath and silence give a simple frame to rest in.
Connection
Small groups of no more than ten, with room to share or simply be.
Is it for you?
Mind Nordic is for you if you…
- have a busy mind and find it hard to let go
- miss feeling yourself, not just performing
- long for more calm and meaning in everyday life
- are curious about the spiritual but don’t know where to begin
- need a break from the pace of everyday life
You don’t need any experience. Just show up.
The wheel of the year
The forest changes. So do we.
Every season has its own mood and its own gift. That’s why the walks follow the year, so each one matches what is happening in the forest right now.
Summer
The elder blooms. The light is longest and everything is growing.
Autumn
The rowan berries ripen. We harvest and let go of what needs to fall.
Winter
The spruce stays green in the dark. Stillness, rest and the inner light.
Next walk
Winter walk
The date for the winter nature meditation and medicine walk will be announced in November. Join the seasonal letter to hear first.
Autumn 2026
Nature meditation & medicine walk
An afternoon in the forest where we arrive in the body through breath, set an intention, and you walk your own medicine walk. We close with tea and a sharing circle.
- Date
- Saturday 24 October · Saturday 31 October
- Time
- 1.00–3.15 pm
- Place
- Rude Skov, North Zealand. Meeting point sent the day before
- Price
- DKK 300 · Two people DKK 500
Introductory price - Included
- 2¼ hours of guiding, a breathing practice, paper for your intention and warm herbal tea
- Group
- No more than ten people
- Language
- English or Danish, depending on the group
How a medicine walk works
You don’t need to know anything beforehand
A medicine walk is an old practice where you go out alone into nature with an intention and let what you meet become a mirror. I guide you all the way.
- I
We gather
We meet at a place I send you, ask the forest for permission and walk in together. On the way you start sensing what you would like to work with today.
- II
The way there
The slow walk to the spot is part of it. The pace drops and you arrive in the space.
- III
Setting the frame
We sit down. I explain what will happen, cleanse the space and guide a grounding with breathwork.
- IV
Your intention
You write your intention on a piece of paper that you can take with you or leave behind.
- V
Your medicine walk
You choose the threshold you step across and walk alone into the forest. Everything you meet on the way is worth noticing. You are always within calling distance, and if you need me, I will come. I hold the space meanwhile and call you back with my drum when the time is up.
- VI
Tea and sharing
When you return, warm tea is waiting. You can write down your experiences, and we share what we met out there, if you wish.
- VII
Walking back together
Finally, we walk out of the forest together.
Your guide
I’m Maria
My life has always been a journey between places. I grew up between Denmark, Asia and the Middle East, and early on I became fascinated by how people in different cultures find calm, meaning and connection. But it was in the Danish forests in summer that I felt most at home. Barefoot in the moss, hands in the soil.
As an adult I forgot it for a while. I lived at a fast pace and was good at performing, but less good at feeling myself. It was the forest that called me back.
Today my practice is rooted in the old Nordic nature traditions, which I have followed since 2019. It also draws on what I have met along the way: pranayama from the Indian yoga tradition and modern breathwork, medicine walks, the drum, mindfulness and herbal knowledge. I use what works and keep it simple. Read about the roots of the practices
I don’t call myself a völva, a shaman or a healer. I share practices that have helped me, and I hold space while you find your own answers.
In everyday life I am a techno-anthropologist and researcher, and that part of me keeps both my feet firmly on the ground. To me, science and spirituality are not opposites: one gives us the lens, the other the language.
You don’t need to believe in anything in particular or have tried it before. You just need to want to come along.
Maria
Good to know
Questions I often get
Is it religious?
No. You don’t have to believe in anything. The rituals are simple acts that help you pause, and you only take part in what you want to.
Can I come alone?
Yes, most people do. The groups are small and we begin by arriving together, so no one is left on their own. You can also bring a friend for DKK 500 for both of you.
What if I don’t feel anything?
That’s completely fine. There is no right way to do it. For many, a couple of quiet hours in the forest is enough.
Is it physically demanding?
No. We walk at a gentle pace on forest paths and sit part of the time. If you have particular needs, write to me and we’ll work it out.
What if it rains?
We walk in all kinds of weather, including light rain. Dress for the weather. In case of storms or severe weather, I will move the date and let you know.
Do I have to share with the others?
Only if you want to. The sharing circle is an invitation, not a requirement. What is shared in the circle stays in the circle.
What should I bring?
Clothes for the weather, shoes that can get dirty, and ideally a small sitting mat. I bring the tea and paper.
Sign up & contact
Write to me
Fill in the form and I will get back to you personally with payment details (MobilePay or bank transfer). Your place is confirmed once payment is received.
The seasonal letter
A letter from the forest, four times a year
When the season turns, I send a short letter with the plant of the season, a simple practice you can do at home, and the next dates in the forest. Nothing more.
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