Struggling with sleep? Your sleepless nights may be asking to be heard. In this blog we discuss sleep as a signal rather than a failure and how walking and talking therapy can support emotional digestion, nervous system regulation and a gentler return to rest.

Blue Monday Awareness Week invites us to gently notice winter low mood, emotional heaviness and disconnection without judgement. At Stone in My Boot, we reframe Blue Monday as a compassionate cue to slow down, reconnect with the body and restore balance through walking therapy, nature connection and mindful support.

Returning to work after the holidays can leave teams feeling drained, overwhelmed and low in motivation. At Stone in My Boot, our corporate walking therapy retreats offer guided walks, reflective exercises and one-on-one sessions to help employees regulate stress, burnout and restore focus.

The festive season may look joyful on the surface, but once the decorations come down, many of us are left feeling emotionally exhausted, socially depleted and quietly overwhelmed. Festive burnout is a real and often unspoken experience. In this blog, we explore why the pressure of Christmas and New Year takes such a toll on the nervous system and how walking therapy offers a gentle, restorative way to reset.

Finding joy in the midst of loss and loneliness during the holidays isn’t about forcing happiness, it is about making space for yourself. Whether you are grieving a loved one, navigating separation or feeling alone this Christmas, this blog offers compassionate reminders and mindful steps to support your mental wellbeing.

As the winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night, we explore how walking therapy offers space for reflection, emotional healing and gentle movement through winter. In this blog we discuss how slowing down, stepping into nature and walking with intention can support mental health, clarity and wellbeing without pressure, resolutions or hurry.

Explore mindful walks in nature, gentle movement and Lake District retreats to calm your mind, release tension and enjoy deeper, more restful sleep.

Our Winter Walking Therapy Retreats blend gentle movement, nature immersion and therapeutic conversations in the Lake District, helping teachers reset their minds, restore their energy and return to the classroom feeling lighter, clearer and recharged.

At Stone in My Boot, our walking therapy sessions in the Lake District combine movement with the restorative presence of nature. Guided by experienced BACP-registered therapists, these therapy sessions help manage stress, anxiety, burnout and emotional overwhelm.

November arrives with a quiet invitation to slow down. It is the perfect moment to pause, breathe and re-centre. At Stone in My Boot, we explore how mindful walking, walking therapy and nature-based therapy can help you release stress, restore clarity and return to yourself during this reflective month.

Discover mindful walking, outdoor therapy and nature-based wellbeing that helps you de-stress, reflect and reconnect. Designed especially for teachers who need a break from lesson plans and screen time.

Step into calm and clarity with our guided walking therapy retreat in the Lake District. Combine mindful walks, nature therapy and expert support to boost your mental, emotional and cognitive health. Discover the benefits of walking for mental health and embrace a peaceful, mindful experience in one of the UK’s most beautiful landscapes.

Discover how walking therapy retreats in the UK combine mindful walking, outdoor counselling and nature-based therapy to restore mental and emotional wellbeing.

Teaching takes heart, but it can also take its toll. For educators feeling drained by the daily demands of the classroom, Stone in My Boot’s Walking Therapy Retreats in the Lake District offer the perfect reset. Blending nature’s calm with professional counselling. These retreats help teachers step away from classroom chaos and into a space where movement, mindfulness and meaningful connection bring healing from the inside out.m the inside out.

Discover how gentle walking therapy supports mental, emotional, and cognitive health in later life. Explore our walk and talk therapy and nature retreats this World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.

As the seasons shift, so do we. At Stone in My Boot, we use walking therapy to help people embrace change, combining movement, conversation and nature’s healing power. From autumn walks filled with golden leaves to mindful woodland walks, discover how walking in nature can ease stress, support mental health and guide you through life’s transitions.

Ecotherapy offers a powerful antidote, time outdoors, mindful walking and reflection in nature. At Stone In My Boot, we create walking therapy retreats and outdoor counselling sessions to help teachers reduce stress, reset emotionally and reconnect with what matters. Because when teachers thrive, their students and classrooms benefit too.

As summer ends and school routines return, many parents feel overwhelmed and drained. Walking therapy offers a powerful way to regain balance,combining movement, counselling and time in nature. Whether through short depression walks or immersive psychotherapy retreats in the UK, Stone in My Boot helps parents reconnect, recharge, and embrace healthier routines this autumn.

In today’s busy, screen-filled world, many of us long for a deeper connection with nature. At Stone in My Boot, we bring together the healing calm of blue mind therapy and the proven mental health benefits of walking therapy in our Lake District based walking therapy retreats. Whether through lakeside reflection, mindful hikes or guided walking our retreats offer a powerful alternative to traditional therapy rooms.

This summer, step into the healing power of nature with forest bathing, or Shinrin-Yoku. More than a walk in the woods, it is a mindful practice proven to reduce stress, ease anxiety, and improve wellbeing. At Stone in My Boot, our Lake District walking therapy retreats combine forest therapy with professional counselling to help you reset, recharge, and reconnect.