Forest bathing 101

In today’s world of powerful technology, many people feel the urge to simplify and get back to nature. To experience the full health benefits of outdoor recreation, it’s necessary to unplug and recharge in the wilderness.

Those who are able to soak up everything nature has to offer find out why being outside is important: it comes down to health.

Have you heard of ”forest bathing”?

The concept stems from Japanese Shinrin-Yoku Forest Therapy, and goes back to 1982. More than three decades later, the goal of forest bathing is still to reintroduce people to the healing power of nature. Much study and research has confirmed what the Japanese have long believed—that nature benefits wellbeing in many ways.

Here are some examples of what it can do: provide stress relief, strengthen immune functions, calm the mind, sharpen focus and creativity, and perhaps increase longevity.

There are so many ways you can take advantage of the benefits of nature. We’ll leave the “how” to you, but here’s a hint: it starts with putting down your phone and experiencing the outdoors.

For a real bonus, take your shoes off and walk barefoot on the grass, dirt or sand.  Absorb the natural healing benefits that the earth has to offer us through ”earthing”.

Be creative and start (or continue) exploring the natural world. You know why being outside is important. It’s time to reconnect with nature. Your body, mind and soul will thank you for it, both now and later.

 

To your health, Jessica & Bruno.

 

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Jessica Humphries Bruno Saint-Hilaire108 Posts

Jessica Humphries est entraîneuse certifiée, coach santé et conceptrice de programmes d’entraînement physique en plein air offerts à longueur d’année. Diplômée de l’Université McGill, elle détient un baccalauréat en éducation physique et kinésiologie. - Bruno Saint-Hilaire est un professionnel de la santé qui a fait ses études universitaires en médecine sportive et nutritionnelle et administration des affaires. Ce qui le passionne depuis plus de 20 ans est d'accompagner sa clientèle très variée (enfants, adolescents et adultes) vers l'optimisation de leur santé afin de les aider à vivre au quotidien avec plus d'énergie et de vitalité. / Jessica Humphries is a certified natural trainer in functional fitness, yoga instructor, healthy lifestyle coach and the designer of year-round nature fitness training programs. She graduated from McGill University with a BEd in physical education and kinesiology. - Bruno Saint-Hilaire is a health professional who completed his university studies in sports and nutritional medicine and business administration. For more than 20 years his passion has been to accompany his wide range of clients (children, teens and adults) in the optimization of their health to help them live their daily lives with more energy and vitality. enerj.ca

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