What is Nature Connection?
We’ve never been more disconnected from nature. And we’ve never been more stressed.
Science shows that even brief moments of meaningful connection with nature can lower stress, boost our immune system and increase our sense of purpose and wellbeing.
But with the phones in our pockets always ready to provide a digital distraction, it's harder than ever to immerse ourselves in the natural environment our bodies crave.
Other Ways to Walk teaches you how to intentionally connect with nature, using evidence-based creative and mindful techniques to improve your mental health and reduce stress.
Connect with nature by getting our mindful walking prompt cards, joining the Nature Fix membership, or meeting at an in-person event.
The online membership space for nature connection
Learn how to connect with nature, reduce stress and improve wellbeing.
Join the membership space to access guided nature meditations, activities to connect you with nature, and cutting-edge research into the connection between nature and wellbeing.
Printed Nature Connection Resources
Get artist-designed cards, prints & guided journals to help you mindfully connect with nature - and boost your mood.
How Other Ways to Walk could help you
Connecting with nature can be so much more than a walk in the park.
You can mindfully connect with nature anywhere, from the city centre to your own kitchen.
I can show you how to tune in to nature as part of your everyday life by making some very simple changes - with clinically significant benefits. Reduce your stress levels, improve your mood and boost your immune system.
Our brains love novelty, and that’s exactly what you get with Other Ways to Walk.
Our fresh ideas, new adventures and quirky experiences give you a surprising and enjoyable way to appreciate the natural world.
You’ll find yourself savouring nature without even knowing you’re doing it because it just feels so nice.
Testimonials
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“Rachel is brilliant at helping people to explore and appreciate all the varied features and qualities of the natural world and how they influence our mental wellbeing. Her work is marked by great sensitivity and artistic imagination.”
Philip Kerrigan, Project Manager, University of York
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“Beyond Rachel’s wonderful knowledge of the natural world is her strong sense of our part in it and its often hidden but powerful influences on us, humankind. Rachel shares all this with us openly, often in collaboration with other artists, and with the natural world as her office.”
Mike Prior, Activist, Culture Declares Emergency
Hi, I’m Rachel, the nature connection guide
I founded Other Ways to Walk in 2016 because I want to share the joy and magic of creative Nature Connection as a way to manage mental health and wellbeing.
After twenty years working in local, national and international galleries and museums, helping them develop their wellbeing offers for diverse communities it was time to take the work to new audiences. Other Ways to Walk grew out of my own need for emotional healing and passion for nature.
Since then I have developed a range of evidence-based resources and teachings to boost wellbeing, reduce stress, improve sleep, and boost the immune system. All my digital and printed resources are designed to be fun, attractive and appealing - but they work on a deeper level, to trigger the Relaxation Response to soothe the nervous system and work with your natural brain plasticity to build healthy and enduring behaviour changes.
All my resources are accessible, whether you are physically/emotionally disabled or an outdoors enthusiast. I have been all of these things in my life and that’s why I make sure my videos, journals and guidance cards are suitable for everyone.
I hope you’ll enjoy looking around the website - do get in touch if you have any questions about anything.
Rachel x
