Shinrin-yoku or forest bathing might be something you haven’t heard of before but we know that in the last year you will now know the benefits of being outside.
We have been walking more than ever this past year. Our member challenge last summer saw us clock up over half a million steps!
40 minutes of forest bathing has been proven to:
✨Reduce Cortisol (stress hormone)
✨Decrease blood pressure
✨Boost your immune system
You can read more about this Japanese phrase here
“The key to unlocking the power of the forest is in the five senses. Let nature enter through your ears, eyes, nose, mouth, hands and feet. Listen to the birds singing and the breeze rustling in the leaves of the trees. Look at the different greens of the trees and the sunlight filtering through the branches. Smell the fragrance of the forest and breathe in the natural aromatherapy of phytoncides. Taste the freshness of the air as you take deep breaths.”
Make sure you’re getting outside as much as you can. If you need some motivation, give us a call. We are happy to help you get moving and help you beat stress and boost your health.