If you’ve ever wondered what actually happens in our Women’s Wellbeing Groups in Noosaville, this guide will walk you through a typical session. These weekly gatherings on the Sunshine Coast combine nature therapy, mindfulness, and sensory awareness to help women slow down, connect with themselves, and enjoy the restorative benefits of being outdoors.

Arriving and Connecting Through Breath

We start each session with a breathing exercise, taking time to notice how the breath feels as we breathe in and out. This is a moment to settle in, arrive fully, and let go of the busyness of the day. We then have a short chat about nature therapy—what it is, what to expect, and the group guidelines that help create a safe and supportive space.

Question for you: When was the last time you truly noticed your breath without trying to change it?

Setting an Intention and Exploring the Five Senses

After settling in, we might set an intention for the session or reflect on something we feel grateful for. We then tune into the five senses—sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing. This simple but powerful practice allows us to feel more grounded and fully present in the session.

Question for you: Do you have a favourite sense?
Question for you: If you could choose one sense to explore more deeply today, which would it be—and why?

Deep Listening: Tuning Into the Sounds of Nature

When we focus on the hearing sense, we step into nature and listen closely. What can you hear—does it have a rhythm, does it come and go? Is it loud, close, far away? How does it make you feel?

Question for you: If you stopped right now and listened, what’s the first sound you would notice?

Finding Joy in the Sounds You Love

After tuning into the sense more deeply on a wander through the garden we return to the group to share insights and reflections—only as much or as little as we want. Then, we focus on an enjoyable sound, tuning into its finer details. This helps us return our attention to the present moment.

Question for you: What is a sound that instantly makes you feel calm or uplifted?

Shifting Perspective: Exploring Unpleasant Noises

We also explore unpleasant sounds. Does the sound have a rhythm? Is it constant or intermittent? How does it feel to notice it without judgment? After reflecting on this, we return to nature sounds, extending our listening to smaller, subtler noises. Then we write, draw or record our reflections in a nature journal.

Question for you: How might paying attention to an “unpleasant” sound change the way you experience it?

Weekly Focus: A Different Sense Each Time

Sight – Seeing the Details

In one of the sessions we focused on sight. We experimented with looking beyond what we can immediately see to notice the finer details in nature. This led to some interesting conversations about the concept of wonder and making time for ourselves as adults to engage in this as we move through natural environments. From here we also discussed setting boundaries to make time for ourselves. It’s amazing where the conversations will take you.

Question for you: When you look at nature, do you tend to notice the big picture, or the tiny details? What happens when you notice the finer details in nature?

Smell – Scents, Memories, and Meaning

In another session we explored smell. Scents tended to trigger memories and emotions, opening discussions around family, connection, and community. We noticed earthy aromas, hints of spice, citrus, bitter, and sweet scents. We then recorded these sensory experiences to deepen the memory.

Question for you: Which scents instantly bring back a memory for you?

Taste – Flavours, Memories, and Connection

This week we focused on the sense of taste and explored a variety of flavours using herbs, nuts, and dried fruit. We paid attention to how different tastes show up in different parts of the mouth, and how the experience changes across the tongue. This naturally led into a conversation about how certain tastes can bring back memories—many of them connected to family and a sense of belonging. We also set ourselves a little challenge: to notice subtle tastes in our cooking, especially with gentle herbs like thyme, which can so easily be overpowered by stronger flavours such as rosemary.

Question for you: When was the last time you really noticed a subtle taste in your food, and what memories or feelings did it bring up?

Why Senses Work: Matters for Wellbeing

These mindfulness-based sensory exercises help anchor us in the present moment, deepen our connection with nature, and support the nervous system—allowing the body to settle into a calmer rhythm.

Question for you: How might connecting with your senses help you feel more grounded in your daily life?

Ready to Join a Women’s Wellbeing Group in Noosa?

If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, join us at our next Women’s Wellbeing Group in Noosaville. You’ll have the chance to slow down, explore your senses, and connect with a supportive group of women—all while enjoying the beauty of the Sunshine Coast’s natural environment.

Learn more and book your place here: Bookings