SHINRIN-YOKU

To book a half day session contact me directly.

                                                                                                    

3 HIGHLIGHTS
1. Stress Reduction –purpose to relax rather than exercise.
2. Medicine (this walk is used as prescription medicine in many different countries around the world) 
3. Connection – Develop a deeper connection with the nature (spend time listing to birds, the wind, cloud gazing, tree hugging, etc.)


The practice of Forest Bathing/Shinrin-Yoku (absorbing the environment) helps to replenish the vital energies by grounding and harmonizing with the natural rhythms of the earth.  There is a specific intention to connect with nature in a healing way.  Core routine practices such as sit spot, place tending, and cross-species communication help in our deepening relationship between humans and the more-than-human-world.

Walks are composed at a slow pace with the intention of interacting with the entire ecosystem and tuning into our own inner animal nature.  Through the process there is a deep biological soothing of the nervous system that helps to combat modern day technology stress. 




The effects have been scientifically proven to endure 7-30 days after a walk:

  • Boosted immune system functioning

  • Reduced cortisol levels

  • Lowers risks for heart disease, anxiety, depression, weight problems, and impairment in memory and concentration.

  • Reduced blood pressure and heart rate

  • Improved sleep

  • Enhanced sense of wellbeing

  • Reduced irritability

  • Heightened focus, even in children with ADHD

  • Accelerated recovery from surgery or illness

  • Increase in energy

  • Stronger intuition

  • Deepens connection with the land and its species

  • Widening connections and friendships through shared experience in a natural environment



Special Notes* Forest Bathing is not hiking – it is a slow therapeutic walk with much time for contemplation, interaction with the environment through the senses, and resting. The purpose is to rejuvenate.

This is a very good way to start your vacation to help relieve travel stress and connect deeper to the environment.

During PEAK BUG Season – Practice will be performed at the Beach on the BIG LAKE During PEAK BUG Season – This can be performed as a PADDLING Session



If you have questions of need more information please contact mzubinski@gmail.com

There is a very good article by the New York Times on Forest Bathing https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/12/well/take-a-walk-in-the-woods-doctors-orders.html  

This website is full of valuable information as well https://healingforest.org/2020/01/27/forest-bathing-guide/