FOREST BATHING
Reconnecting with Nature
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What is Forest Bathing?
Forest Bathings is an intentional practice of spending time in the forest, soaking in the experience through all of your senses. It is less about thinking and more about being. The benefits include mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.
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Where did this concept come from?
In the 1980s, Japenese researchers began developing practices aimed at undoing and preventing lifestyle-related modern diseases. Shinrin-yoku (森林浴), which literally translates to "forest bathing," has become a clinically studied and applied practice.
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What does Forest Bathing involve?
Either working with a certified guide or through a self-guided experience, anyone can benefit by slowing down to engage with nature through all of the senses. It is an intentional, mindful, embodied experience.
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What difference does it make?
Clinical studies have demonstrated that Forest Bathing can, among many things, reduce stress, enhance mental clarity, and combat fatigue, along with improving mood, sleep quality, and immune system performance. It feels good and is good.
Forest Bathing Services
Individual Experiences
1:1 Forest Bathing experiences can be customized to your unique motivations and connection to nature. Safe, intentional time in nature can be part of a personal retreat, an act of self-care, or a way to get outdoors regularly.
Public Events
Join with fellow travelers and experience Forest Bathing as part of a public offering. Benefit from the shared experience, along with built-in opportunities to share new insights and observations.
Team or Organization Experiences
Invest in the well-being of your team or organization through Forest Bathing—an opportunity to slow down, create a shared experience, and promote mental and emotional well-being.
We are part of nature.
A deeper connection with nature through Forest Bathing can foster lasting personal transformation by engaging all five senses, practicing mindfulness, cultivating gratitude, and regularly integrating these experiences into daily life. This holistic approach enhances immediate well-being and can also lead to profound shifts in perspective and ways of being.
Medical Disclaimer: The contents of this website are for informational purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, as well as participating in an activity such as Forest Bathing.
In addition, while Forest Bathing and spending time in nature can be a therapeutic experience, it's essential to clarify my role. I am a certified coach and guide, not a licensed therapist or medical doctor. These practices are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any medical or psychological condition and should not be used as a substitute for professional healthcare or therapeutic services. Please consult your physician or a qualified mental health professional for health concerns of any kind. Any and all participants will be asked to sign a waiver prior to participation.