Savour the trees

Spending timein nature is

not justrelaxing...

TURNS OUT IT'SREALLY GOOD

FOR US!

Shinrin-rokuaka "forest bathing"

Japanese word meaning

"taking in the forest

atmosphere."

It's more than just taking in

the trees with your eyes. It's

goes beyond even breathing

in the fresh air. It's absorbing

the forest with all your

senses: physical &

metaphysical.

Shinrin-roku

Origins of forest bathing

It was developed in Japan duringthe 1980s and has become a

cornerstone of preventive healthcare and healing in Japanese

medicine.

Decreases blood pressure

Encourages a healthy micro biome

Activates parasympathetic nervous system

Improves immune function

Better sleep

Accelerated recovery from illness or surgery

Decreases cortisol

Physical health benefits

Encourages reflection & receptivity

Improved creativity

Develops intuition

Improved mood

Increased focus

Reduces anxiety

Mental health benefits

Helps depression

How can youget your forestfix while youare stuck in

the bigsmoke?

Replace yourscreensaver with aphoto of a forest

Place pot plantsaround your indoor

environment

Use essential oils,scented candles & roomfragrances that remind

you of the forest

Take a break in thegreen spaces aroundthe roads & buildings

Tend your gardenregularly & get your

hands dirty

You only need asmall window oftime each day

Heartof

Simple

Images & wordsKirsten Searles