About Forest Therapy

Forest Therapy—also known as Yasei Shinrin-yoku or Forest Bathing—is a research-backed practice that involves immersing yourself in nature in a slow, intentional way to promote mental, emotional, and physical well-being. It originated in Japan in the 1980s as a public health response to the rise in stress-related illnesses and disconnection from nature.

Not a hike or workout, forest therapy is a slow, mindful guided experience led by a trained forest therapist.

Participants are invited to breathe in, let go, feel the texture of life, listen deeply, observe light and movement, breathe in scents, and be newly present.

• Health benefits include:
• Reduced cortisol levels (stress hormone)
• Lower blood pressure and heart rate
• Improved mood and mental clarity
• Boosted immune function (increase in natural killer cells)
• Alleviation of anxiety, depression, and burnout
• Greater sense of connection to nature and others