Bathing In The Woods

Bathing In The Woods:

Discover Deceleration And Mindfulness With The Healing Power Of Nature

(Increase Health, Satisfaction And Well-Being Through The Healing Power Of Nature)

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In balance through the power of nature

Bathing in the woods: Healing from the forest

The secret life of the trees

The healing effect of forest air

This is how bathing in the woods becomes a pleasure

Power and Energy through Trees: Seeing

Power and Energy through Trees: Touching

Power and Energy through Trees: Smelling

Power and Energy through Trees: Tasting

Power and Energy through Trees: Hearing

Power and Energy through Trees: Forest Walks

Power and Energy through Trees: Breathing Exercises

Power and Energy through Trees: Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Power and Energy through Trees: Forest Training

A stay in the forest is always worthwhile

In balance through the power of nature

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, people in the 21st century spend up to 87% of their lives inside. Scientific studies prove that the contact with nature has considerable advantages for our health. It has been shown that time in nature can lead to stress reduction, increase in immune function and improvement of cognitive performance. A detour outside and away from busy life lowers blood pressure, slows heart rate and improves mood.

There is a place for relaxation and recuperation and a return to oneself: the forest. Those who only think of the atmosphere of a forest will probably instinctively feel how valuable it can be for us. The forest resembles a quiet counter-world to our busy everyday life. In him slumber healing powers that bring body, mind and soul back into harmony. Our way of life in the future is the newly awakened love for nature, for the forest and for ourselves. The forest as a spiritual refuge is the solution for everyday stress. It will give us health and vitality back and therefore we must preserve and protect it.

The attentive forest visitor will feel that he cannot escape the magic of the forest. There's hardly a better way to shut down and recharge your batteries. The natural atmosphere trains all senses, mindfulness and gives body and soul new vitality. Forest bathing means immersing yourself in the forest atmosphere by slowing down and paying attention to nature. The encounter with nature has a healing and balancing effect on our inner nature.

Peace and silence reign in the forest, which invites you to admire its living beauty with all your senses. By rediscovering the forest, we can rediscover ourselves and regain our lust for life, sharpen our senses and deepen our perception.

In Japan, the manifold effects of the forest were very early combined with medical and psychotherapeutic methods for treatment and prevention. Japanese doctors have long since declared the traditional forest walk to be a recognized method of stress management. The stress management by simple, easy walks in the forest was continued by Shinrin Yoku (forest bathing).

The aim of the forest bath is to deepen our connection with nature more consciously and attentively. During careful forest bathing we concentrate on our breathing, sharpen our senses and perceive our surroundings attentively. In this way we can further increase the forest effect.

When bathing in the forest you should not expect to get wet or swim in a body of water. It is rather the feeling of being undressed and enveloped by the forest like the water bathing. Being surrounded by nature is a form of meditation that gives you more peace and relaxation. In contrast to meditation, forest bathing can be learned equally for all age groups and with all physical abilities.

One of the main considerations in forest bathing is that modern life crushes our brain with an excess of noise and digital information. Our body reacts to this sensory overload with stress hormones such as cortisol, which have undesirable effects on our health. Chronically increased stress levels are associated with high blood pressure, heart disease, depression and obesity.

Recent scientific studies have confirmed what many have known for a long time: Those who connect with nature feel better and can think better. In Japan, studies have shown that visits to forests can lower cortisol levels, strengthen the immune system and lower heart rate and blood pressure, among other things.

Another characteristic of the forest bath in modern society is its slowness. Concentrate on the surroundings and still be attentive. The perfect antidote to the fast moving and restless everyday life. It calms our irritated nervous system as with deep breathing exercises.

In the meantime, guided tours for stressed city dwellers are also offered in Germany. In such a tour the participants get to know the effect of the forest on body, mind and soul. The forest guides look after overworked office workers who are completely alienated from nature and themselves. They receive an introduction to breathing and mindfulness exercises and they learn to cope with the stress of everyday life with an "aroma shower".

A guided introductory course is the ideal introduction to forest bathing, but not all of us live near a certified guide. Fortunately, you can enjoy many of the advantages of forest bathing on your own.