10/07/2025
My happy place 💝 Some forest bathing this morning with our furry boy Flynn 💚 a nice cooling walk for him too.
What's forest bathing? Basically ancient wisdom for modern wellness👌
Rooted in the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, forest bathing emerged in the 1980s as a response to the increasing stress and disconnection in urban life. However, indigenous cultures around the world have long known the healing power of the forest.
Forest bathing isn’t about hiking or exercise. It’s the art of simply being in nature— being fully present, slowly walking or sitting among the trees and engaging all your senses. Just like soaking in a warm bath, you immerse yourself in the forest atmosphere.
Why it works:
Trees emit natural oils called phytoncides—compounds that boost immunity, reduce cortisol (the stress hormone), and enhance mood. The calm, green environment gently lowers blood pressure, slows heart rate, and clears mental fog.
Proven benefits include:
🌲 Reduced anxiety, depression & stress
🌲 Strengthened immune function (increased NK cells)
🌲 Improved focus, especially in children with ADHD
🌲 Enhanced sleep and emotional resilience
🌲 Greater feelings of connection & inner peace
It's like a “natural reset button” for body, mind, and spirit 🧘.
In a world where we're constantly rushing and with so many stressors and distractions, forest bathing enables you to slow down, listen, breathe, and reconnect—to yourself and the living world around you. 💝🙏✨
