A Mindful Moment
A Mindful Moment
Monica Biswas
Episode 9 - Forest Bathing
21 minutes Posted Mar 7, 2019 at 5:07 pm.
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Sometimes thinking turns into ruminating or obsessing and can make us feel stuck.  It's also not helpful for our brains!  Connect with your senses and with nature to open up new neural pathways in your brain which will reduce stress and create new possibilities.  Shinrin - Yoku is the Japanese practice of spending time in a forest for the purpose of increasing wellness and improving health.  

Time Required: 

  • Suggested minimum of 10 minutes, but could certainly add time if you have it! 

You’ll need:

  • A Forest location [arbnet.org]- arboretum, tree-focused garden
  • Good walking shoes
  • Water

Body Position:

  • Sitting
  • Walking