Shinrin Yoku//Forest Bathing Therapy
Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, is a response to the hectic, break-neck pace of our modern world. It is a call to slow down, tune in, breathe deep, and just…be.
Formally coined in Japan during the 1980’s, forest bathing is actually as ancient as humanity itself. Only recently has science confirmed the therapeutic psychosomatic benefits of simply spending time immersed in our natural environment-something we have always intuitively known. We as humans emerged in nature, but have since lost touch with our mother earth. Shinrin-yoku can be thought of as a “coming home.”
Shinrin-yoku consists of spending quality, intentional and mindful time immersed in the natural environment. This could be a forest, a beach, near a river or lake, or even in your own backyard. Ideally, this is anywhere that allows for direct, physical access to natural elements.
A certified forest therapy guide or practitioner navigates the session, offering a series of exercises aimed at finding the connection between oneself and the surrounding environment.
Food, Water, Shelter, Space 