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Shinrin Yoku

Slowing down, in enchanted forest.

Shinrin Yoku, or Forest Bathing, is designed for people to connect with the natural environment, without the treachery of hiking. Technology and industrialization has separated us from the natural world, and the effects are wearing on our minds and bodies. Forest Bathing taps into the essential part of recreation, that is to turn the "monkey brain" off for a bit, drop into a liminal state, and start the healing process.


Shinrin Yoku is designed for anyone to do, in any environment, with the purpose of connecting people deeper to their natural surroundings. You don't have to hike the longest trail to come back with a story. Shinrin Yoku can be achieved by anyone, but I recommend a facilitated experience with a trained guide to get the hang of it.


Give yourself permission to slow down, and stop thinking so hard. I recommend Shinrin Yoku  walks in the morning or evening time, or incorporating Forest Therapy into a day hike.

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While Shinrin Yoku is more about turning off our thinking for a bit, so that we can concentrate on feeling, sensing, and embodiment of nature, there is science behind it. The National Institute for Health has a lot of literature about Shinrin Yoku, for those who are curious:

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