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
If you own farmland or a plot near the river, forest, offbeat countryside, Orchard land, or hills; we can help you start and built up your Camping/Glamping/FarmHolidays Business. - WhatsApp: 9619182010 / natureknights@gmail.com to schedule an appointment.
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