What is Blue Health?

Blue Health Coaching is rooted in the science and psychology of what researcher Dr Wallace J. Nichols calls the Blue Mind effect — the calm, soft-focus state our brains enter when we’re near water.

Being close to lakes, rivers, canals, and even damp woodland has a measurable impact on our physiology.

Blue spaces naturally:

• lower cortisol

• deepen our breath

• relax the body, especially the vagus nerve

• quieten mental noise

• open a gentle doorway into the subconscious

This calm, restorative state makes it easier for us to reflect, think clearly, and process emotions.

That’s why water has always been seen as a place of renewal, creativity, clarity, and emotional release.

Blue Health Coaching uses this natural shift to support inner work.

By guiding you through prompts, metaphors from nature, intentional silence, and mindful connection, we work with your nervous system — not against it.

Out on the water’s edge, things soften.

You soften.

And in that space, you can see yourself more clearly.

We will be walking through a variety of blue spaces here in the city of Birmingham. Each one offers a diverse waterscape in which we can explore metaphor and how we relate to ourselves in this space.

The Walk Series

Earlswood Lakes — 10 January 2026 - 10am - 12pm

River Rea — 24 January 2026 - 10am - 12pm

Canal Walk — 7 February 2026 - 10am - 12pm

Moseley Bog & Woods — 21 February 2026 - 10am - 12pm

What to Expect

Each walk lasts around two hours and will include the following elements.

Guided reflection

I will offer soft prompts, metaphors, and observations, mainly to assist you in using Blue Health Coaching on yourself. You will learn techniques that you can use time and time again on your own walks. We will complete this part in relative silence and quiet. Making this journey personal. Each of us may select different elements of the environment to ficus on. they will be individual to you.

Silent solo time

A quiet stretch to walk completely alone, in complete stillness, letting nature speak and your thoughts settle.

Connection with others

There will be time to reflect on your experiences and share with the group if you want to. There is no pressure to do this. WE will also share a warm drink and a small vegan bite.

Why Join?

These walks are designed to help you:

• Connect with the blue spaces around you

• Connect with your inner emotional world

• Connect with the people walking beside you

• Romance yourself — taking intentional time to breathe, reflect, and unfurl

You can join at any point. Every walk is a beginning.

Accessibility

Most routes are flat and accessible.

Please let me know if you have any mobility needs so I can support you.

We’ll meet at a fixed starting point; the walk may finish elsewhere, so you may need to walk back to your car or transport.

Lift-sharing is always welcome if you can.

Please bring suitable clothing , it may be cold, muddy and wet! Please bring a reusable cup for a hot drink provided.