DISCOVER THE HOLISTIC BENEFITS OF NATURE THERAPY

In the practice of forest therapy, I guide you through a walking experience to reconnect with nature. This is not a hike, but rather a chance to slow down and truly open your senses and connect to the world around you.  We begin each walk with a sensory awareness meditation followed by invitations to use your senses to notice the world around you. 

 I am not a naturalist, so we do not focus on particular plants, insects or other beings. Instead we focus on truly being present and the beautiful dance we share with Mother Earth. 

Some benefits of spending time with nature include:

• Boosted immunity (increase in natural killer (NK) cells and anticancer proteins)
• Reduced stress 
• Reduced inflammation 
• Improved mood
• Improved mental health (reduced anxiety and depression, improved self-esteem)  
• Lowered blood pressure and heart rate
• Improved sleep
• Deactivated sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight)
• Activated parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest) 
• Regulated blood sugar 
• Improved concentration and short-term memory
• Increased creativity
• Fostered understanding of interdependence
• Increased feeling of social connection and empathy
• Improved spiritual well-being