Shinrin-yoku- Nature and Forest Therapy Thunder Bay

Shinrin-yoku- Nature and Forest Therapy Thunder Bay Shinrin-yoku Nature and Forest Therapy Thunder Bay offers Shinrin-yoku walks in Thunder Bay and the surrounding area. Individual sessions available.

The term Shinrin-yoku (taking in the forest atmosphere or forest bathing) was coined by the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries in 1982. It can be defined as making contact with and taking in the atmosphere of the forest. Studies have shown that Shinrin-yoku has several health benefits and is considered to be the most widespread activity associated with forest and human health. A forest bathing trip involves forest relaxation, invitations by the guide to assist in nature connection and nature based healing . Studies have shown that Shinrin-yoku includes the following health benefits.

-reduced blood pressure
-reduced stress levels
-increased natural killer cells that combat disease
-reduced blood cortisol levels
-boosts immune system
-accelerates recovery from surgery or illness
-increases energy level
-improves sleep
-increases ability to focus, even in children with ADHD

03/19/2019

In this Vermont kindergarten, every Monday is "Forest Monday" a day that gets students out of the classroom and into nature.

03/15/2019

In our busy, hyperactive lives giving our kids the space to do nothing can be one of the most precious gifts we give them.

03/15/2019

A new study finds that children under 10 who had greater access to green space had 55% less risk of mental health disorders in adulthood.

03/13/2019

Teach your kids to love nature and wildlife at an early age and they will carry that passion into their teenage years and beyond. Here are some ways we did this with our boys.

02/26/2019

If you or your child has a permanent disability you may be entitled to a free, lifetime pass to visit the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands.

02/20/2019

Trees absorb the energy of the Earth as well as the universal force of the sky.You Can Heal Yourself Using The Chi Energy of Trees.

02/18/2019

There's scientific proof that going outside — even in the winter — makes us healthier.

02/14/2019

Soil microbes have been found to have similar effects on the brain as Prozac without side effects and chemical dependency. Learn how to harness the natural antidepressant in soil and make yourself happier and healthier in this article.

02/04/2019
02/02/2019

You carry Mother Earth within you.
She is not outside of you.
Mother Earth is not just your environment.
In that insight of inter-being, it is possible
to have real communication with the Earth
which is the highest form of prayer.
- Thich Nhat Hanh

photo credit: KR Backwoods Photography

01/31/2019

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