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More than just hiking, learn the spiritual practice of forest bathing.
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Intro To Forest Bathing
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"Forest bathing" is a technique for slowing down the mind and being fully present in the natural environment. Originated in Japan, it involves immersing oneself in nature and deliberately interacting with the environment. It entails interacting with the senses and developing a relationship with nature. During a forest bathing session, people are encouraged to take leisurely walks through forests to take in the sights, sounds, and scents of the trees, plants, and wildlife.

A forest bath has numerous advantageous impacts on one's physical and mental well-being. Science has shown that spending time outdoors, particularly in forests, lowers blood pressure, boosts immunity, improves mood, and sharpens the mind. By "forest bathing," people can get away from the frantic pace of the city and reconnect with the calmness and restorative power of nature. It gives the opportunity to unwind, recharge, and feel more a part of nature, which promotes a deeper understanding of how interconnected all living things are.


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Hi, I'm Chris Newton, and I'm a certified forest bathing guide. I take people on forest bathing walks. Forest bathing is a practice that's, it started in Japan, and it's a way of just forming a partnership with the land, and just activating your senses, slowing your mind down, being in the presence, mindfulness. It's just a way to connect with nature, and to form that bond with nature. And it's a way of just forming a partnership with the land. Forest bathing is something that we can all do. We can all do it. Everybody can do it. You'll notice a big difference in your life with your health, with your mental state, your friends, your family. You'll notice a big difference how you connect with other humans too. If you're really relaxed in nature, things will come to you. It makes you just understand that we're not just by ourselves in this world. And Mother Earth is part of who we are. It's our first mother. You could just feel there's a higher presence, that there's a presence around us. And it's a very beautiful presence, and it feels very opening and very non-judgmental. It accepts everybody, like there's no judgment.

Watching Now
Intro To Forest Bathing
Intro To Forest Bathing
Skylight • 01:51

"Forest bathing" is a technique for slowing down the mind and being fully present in the natural environment. Originated in Japan, it involves immersing oneself in nature and deliberately interacting with the environment. It entails interacting with the senses and developing a relationship with nature. During a forest bathing session, people are encouraged to take leisurely walks through forests to take in the sights, sounds, and scents of the trees, plants, and wildlife.

A forest bath has numerous advantageous impacts on one's physical and mental well-being. Science has shown that spending time outdoors, particularly in forests, lowers blood pressure, boosts immunity, improves mood, and sharpens the mind. By "forest bathing," people can get away from the frantic pace of the city and reconnect with the calmness and restorative power of nature. It gives the opportunity to unwind, recharge, and feel more a part of nature, which promotes a deeper understanding of how interconnected all living things are.


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Hi, I'm Chris Newton, and I'm a certified forest bathing guide. I take people on forest bathing walks. Forest bathing is a practice that's, it started in Japan, and it's a way of just forming a partnership with the land, and just activating your senses, slowing your mind down, being in the presence, mindfulness. It's just a way to connect with nature, and to form that bond with nature. And it's a way of just forming a partnership with the land. Forest bathing is something that we can all do. We can all do it. Everybody can do it. You'll notice a big difference in your life with your health, with your mental state, your friends, your family. You'll notice a big difference how you connect with other humans too. If you're really relaxed in nature, things will come to you. It makes you just understand that we're not just by ourselves in this world. And Mother Earth is part of who we are. It's our first mother. You could just feel there's a higher presence, that there's a presence around us. And it's a very beautiful presence, and it feels very opening and very non-judgmental. It accepts everybody, like there's no judgment.


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