What is Nature and Forest Therapy?
Also known as Shinrin-Yoku or Forest Bathing, Nature and Forest Therapy is the practice of disconnecting from the stress of every day life and reconnecting with nature through newly awakened senses. This allows participants to experience nature in a whole new and delightful way!
Why should we Forest Bathe?
Nature and Forest Therapy has been proven to have remarkable health benefits. These benefits are real, measurable and many. They have been studied since the 1980's and the studies continue today! New discoveries are constantly being revealed and shared by scientists around the world.
What are some of the health benefits of Forest Therapy?
- Reduces stress
- Lowers cortisol level
- Regulates blood pressure
- Relaxes the body
- Phytonicides (released from trees) react in our bodies to produce special white blood cells called natural killer or NK-cells. These cells roam the body looking for stressed cells that could turn cancerous and distroys them!!
- Boosts immune system
How did Forest Therapy begin?
Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) started in Japan in the 80's. Hi-tech meant people were inside, a huge spike in cancer and autoimmune diseases arose. Why? The Japanese began to study . One of the studies asked "What would happen if we put people back into nature?" The results were ASTONISHING!!! Shinrin-yoku was born!