Forest Bathing Is a Different Kind of Practice
Forest bathing is a different kind of practice. Not a hike. Not a workout. Not a class in identifying trees. Not another thing to accomplish. It is a guided, relational practice of slowing down with the forest or nature. A way of bringing the body, mind, senses, and spirit into the same place at the same time.
Why 90 Minutes (or more) in Nature Matters: The Science Behind Forest Bathing
Spending time outside just feels good, right? A walk in the woods, your hands in the garden, sitting by the ocean — it’s all medicine. But when it comes to guided Forest Bathing (also known as Shinrin-Yoku), we’re doing more than going for a stroll.
The Joys of Guided Group Forest Bathing Vs Solo
The Joys of Guided Group Forest Bathing Vs Solo
When you Forest Bathe alone, there is this “thing” that does not happen when you are being guided with a group.
You are not as fully relaxed when you are alone as when you are in a group guided experience.
Into the Woods: 5 Questions and the Surprising Truths About Forest Bathing.
Never heard of Forest Bathing? Heard of it, but not sure what it is? Read this primer by Certified Guide Nev Hoffman of Blue Fern Forest Bathing in Kittery Point, Maine.