The Health Benefits of Forest Bathing:

…Is it all just a placebo effect?

We all intuitively know that spending time in nature is good for us.  We go to the beach to relax, feel a mood boost on the first warm day of spring, and take walks outdoors to unwind at the end of a stressful day. But what are the health benefits, really?  Is it all justContinue reading “The Health Benefits of Forest Bathing:

…Is it all just a placebo effect?

Exploring Winter Forest Bathing:

The Wellness Benefits of Connecting with Winter

We all know the feeling.  You wake up on a cloudy winter morning, look outside, and slump inward at the thought of facing another gray and cold day.   Winter can be really hard.   Especially if you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) each year.   As a former memberContinue reading “Exploring Winter Forest Bathing:

The Wellness Benefits of Connecting with Winter

Forest Bathing Demystified

“…do I have to bring a swimsuit?” “…is the ‘bathing’ part private?”  “…what does a guide do?” “…will I have to hug trees? …in public?  I don’t want to look weird…” Ah, forest bathing!  An amazing wellness practice that sparks so many questions. We’re asked pretty often what forest bathing is and how to learnContinue reading “Forest Bathing Demystified”