Forest Bathing - Shinrin-Yoku

 Nature therapy, sometimes referred to as ecotherapy, describes a broad group of techniques or treatments that uses an individual's presence within nature with the intention of improving an individual's mental or physical health.

 

Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku. Shinrin in Japanese means “forest,” and yoku means “bath.” So shinrin-yoku means bathing in the forest atmosphere, or taking in the forest through our senses.

How to start forest bathing

1.         Turn off your devices to give yourself the best chance of relaxing, being mindful, and enjoying a sensory forest-based experience.

2.         Slow down.

3.         Take long breaths deep into the abdomen.

4.         Stop, stand or sit, smell what's around you, what can you smell?

 

Why is Shirin Yoku good for you? How do forest heal people?

The Japanese practice of shinrin yoku, or Forest Bathing, is good for both physical and mental wellbeing.

Exposure to forests strengthen our immune system, reduces blood pressure, increases energy boosts our mood and helps us regain and maintain our focus in ways that treeless environments do. Forest bathing improve feelings of happiness and free up creativity, boost the immune system and accelerate recovery from illness.

Nature also has a soothing influence on our relationships and emotional well-being.

 

One of the best ways to explore Shirin Yoko or Forest Bathing or Nature Therapy is to go out of a Camping Holiday to a good eco-friendly camping site.

 

You may connect with us to check options of camping/glamping sites that best meet your needs. WhatsApp: 9619182010 or email us natureknights@gmail.com / asif@natureknights.net

 

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Beginners Guide to Camping

 Beginner’s Guide to Camping – What You Need

Camping is becoming a hugely popular holiday option, and a great way to spend some time with your family or friends on a reasonable budget. A micro vacation that you have to afford to have at least once in a month or so.

For many, there is not one reason why should you go camping. It can be for a multitude of reasons and many of which are now down to having exciting times, away from home. Or the thrill of getting away from the regular dull routine of 9-5 and getting back to nature.

 During a weekend break, you can seek several thrills like bicycle riding, lake fishing or kayaking or countryside hikes/treks on nearby hills and forests, etc. Whatever pastime you could think of most of these can be accessed on a camping trip.

No matter what reason you have decided to go camping, there are things you need to know and things you should take with you. So if you are after camping ideas for kids or you need a beginners camping guide read on

The type of camping trip you will be taking dictates what actual gear you will need to take with you. There are some essentials for camping that you should take no matter how long or where your camping trip.

There is also a difference if you are going by vehicle, or you are backpacking to the location you will be staying is it a professional campground, wilderness camping, or camping as part of your multi-day trekking holiday or a backpacking trip. Apart from transport, this dictates what equipment you can carry. So stay tuned with us we will soon be sharing loads of tips, inputs, and guides.

and stay connected with us… we will be soon sharing a whole series of ideas and options for your rejuvenating camping and glamping holidays.

 

Camping activity and experiences – 

Barbecue

Forest Bathing / Shinrin-Yoku  

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