Forest Therapy is a research based therapeutic approach that promotes mental and physical health in a safe, supported and beautiful surrounding.
Shinrin-yoku (commonly known as Forest Therapy or Forest Bathing) is roughly translated as ‘taking in the forest atmosphere or forest immersion’.
It was developed in Japan in the early 1980’s for preventative health care and healing. Since that time, Forest Therapy has grown, and continued research across the globe validates the immense value of nature therapy to our health and wellbeing.
Now more than ever we need to return to nature for sustenance as we try to navigate a fast paced, highly automated and increasingly complex world.
It was not so long ago that we knew how to be ‘at one’ with nature. But changes in lifestyle, and increasing dependance on computers and the virtual world has resulted in a loss of deep connection with nature and its healing properties. Some of which include:
reduced blood pressure, stress hormone (cortisol) level and anxiety
surge in the activity of cancer- and tumor-fighting blood cells (‘natural killer’ cells)
active exposure to anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and anti-viral substances emitted by trees and plants (phytoncides)
increased happiness and positive mood
enhanced energy level and better concentration
But don’t just take our word for it. Come and eperience the benefits for yourself on one of our walks.
