The Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, New York, is adding new winter wellness programming created by its director of mindfulness programming, Dr. Nina Smiley. Designed to help guests combat the “winter blues” and embrace the beauty of the season, the new mindfulness offerings include fireside meditation, winter forest bathing and mindfulness lectures.

“For years, Mohonk Mountain House has remained a thought leader in the health and wellness space,” said Dr. Smiley. “These new winter mindfulness offerings have been designed to give guests the tools to make self-care and mindful living a priority during the winter season.”

The Fireside Meditation programme offers relaxing meditation around one of the resort’s many fireplaces, and will teach guests simple techniques to quiet the mind and prepare the body for a restful night’s sleep.

Forest Bathing on Winter Trails is derived from ancient Japanese healing techniques. Depending on the weather, guests will hike, snowshoe or cross-country ski through paths in the Shawangunk Mountains and immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Hudson Valley.

Dr Smiley will also offer a new lecture designed to teach guests how to practice mindfulness in order to nurture the mind, body and spirit, and to beat the “winter blues.”