Back to Yourself: From Scattered to Grounded

This Trek is designed to shift your nervous system from performance mode to presence. Through five intentional stops and audio-guided practices, you'll work with your breath, movement, and sensory awareness to release accumulated stress and reconnect with the clarity that gets buried under a busy day.

Starting at Grand Army Plaza, the route moves through Prospect Park's most restorative landscapes. From the expansive Long Meadow to the wild, forested Ravine, the terrain shifts as you walk: open meadows for expansive breathing, shaded stone arches for humming practices, still water for softening your gaze, and uneven forest paths that naturally slow you down. You'll experience temperature changes, layered birdsong, and the sensory contrast between designed parkland and untamed woodland. The route flows from ground level to higher elevation, mirroring your internal shift from scattered to grounded.

Easily reached via the 2/3 or B/Q subway to Grand Army Plaza, this Trek is best enjoyed during early morning or late afternoon when the park is quieter and light is softer. Restrooms available near the Boathouse. Water fountains at Grand Army Plaza entrance and near Boathouse (seasonal, April–October). Best in dry conditions, since the Ravine can be slippery after rain.