Walkshop: Am I rushing to slow down or slowing down to rush?

This walkshop takes you on a pleasant walk to reflect together on time and how to better cope with the fast pace of life

Let’s take a moment for ourselves in a scenic location and discover ways to better recover from the fast pace of life. We combine healthy activity, the beauty of nature, mindfulness, reflecting on our experiences, and supportive companions, all of which are essential factors in supporting our well-being. We’ll take a leisurely walk and enjoy a picturesque picnic with delicious food and engaging discussions.

Are you rushing to slow down or slowing down to rush? Paradoxically, sometimes we rush and work too much just to afford more luxurious, restorative, instagrammable and consumerism-inspired vacations. But is it worth the price? Do we then even enjoy the rest when it finally arrives? In the midst of that we might totally forget that we need to properly slow down to restore our efficiency and capacity to work.

During this walkshop we will explore how to “rest productively” and also how to concentrate and work productively. Our goal is to discover how to build a sustainable rhythm of effort and rest where each enhances and supports the other.

The walk covers a maximum of 7 kilometres and does not require any prior physical preparation.

Tour Organizer: Liisa Õunpuu

Liisa is an experienced adventurer in nature and an enthusiast about putting slow lifestyle
inspired principles into practice. She assures the smooth flow of the walkshops and offers
input in conversations that support participants.

Group Size: Up to 10 people

Language: ENG

Meeting point: Viljandi bus station, from there we walk to the Uueveski nature area together.
It is possible to arrive by car. If you are interested in carpooling with the organisers or other visitors from Tartu then let us know by writing to us on
social media @lihtsalt.rahulikult or by email [email protected]

You can also arrive by public transport. For example there is a bus between Tartu and Viljandi 9.20-10.35.

Please wear comfortable and weather-appropriate clothing. Take along your water bottle, everything else, such as mosquito repellent and sunscreen, is provided by the organisers.

What is included in the price?
● two-course lunch
● discussions moderated by a certified trainer for adults
● pre-planned and fully guided hike itinerary

The walkshop is a part of the European Capital of Culture Tartu 2024 side programme.

This is your moment of relaxation that creates a much longer-lasting impact!