Rooted Forest Therapy & Consulting

The Practice

What is Forest Therapy?

Based on the Japanese practice of Shirin-Yoku, Forest Bathing is an immersive experience in nature in which participants mindfully connect to the outdoors through their senses. Participants are invited to interact with the natural world in a way that can support healing, wellness, and foster a sense of reciprocity and creativity.

Forest T Benefits

Time in the outdoors has a wide range of health benefits. Forest therapy has been found to help overall with stress reduction and relaxation. Below are some of the many benefits to spending some mindful time in nature:

· Reduced blood pressure and heart rate

· Reduced cortisol levels which can lower stress

· Reduce risk for heart disease

· Reduce anxiety

· Improve memory and concentration

· Improved immune system, including increased Natural Killer (NK) cells

· Improved parasympathetic nerve activity leading to better sleep

· Reduced sympathetic nerve activity

· Improved sense of wellbeing

· Improved attention and focus

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