FOREST THERAPY
Forest therapy, or forest bathing, is a 1-3 hour long meditative walk and a powerful way to reconnect with nature. It is not a hike or nature education, but a way to simply be in the forest and to develop a deeper relationship with the more than human world, and the healing powers of the forest.
Famous scientist and conservationist Jacques Cousteau once said "we protect what we love". Today, nature is more in need of our protection than ever before.
A wide array of studies has proven that forest therapy is beneficial for conditions like depression, anxiety or stress, as well as for cognitive, cardiovascular and immune functioning. It is even used as a support in cancer therapies. Forest bathing originated in the 1980ies in Japan, where it is called Shinrin Yoku.
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I am a certified forest therapy guide, having completed an intense immersion training by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy, which draws on the latest medical research, new developments in the field of nature connection, and ancient traditions of mindfulness and wellness promotion.
I am currently offering Forest Bathing walks in Glen Rock, NJ and Central Park, NYC, beginning in March 2018.
I am a certified forest therapy guide, having completed an intense immersion training by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy, which draws on the latest medical research, new developments in the field of nature connection, and ancient traditions of mindfulness and wellness promotion.
I am currently offering Forest Bathing walks in Glen Rock, NJ and Central Park, NYC, beginning in March 2018.