Shinrin-Yoku: Forest Bathing
The blend that brings the forest to you!
What if the key to relaxation and well-being was as simple as a walk in the woods? The Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, offers a scientifically proven way to enhance both physical and mental health by immersing yourself in nature.
What is Shinrin-Yoku?
The term shinrin-yoku was coined by the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in 1982, and because of its noticeable benefits, quickly gained in popularity across the globe. Those who practice forest bathing experience reduced stress, improved sleep, greater emotional resilience, and a stronger immune system.
As a species, we are bombarded by stressors of the modern world every single minute of every single day. And it is no surprise that this triggers a response from our nervous system.
We are designed for awareness of the world around us.
The body is in a constant state of observation and reaction! The nervous system coordinates all the activities of the body and provides an ability for us to respond and adapt to changes.
We are designed to respond to the world around us.
We may react with a “fight or flight” response to danger (perceived or otherwise) and then bring all systems of the body back to normal when it is over (homeostasis).
The goal of the nervous system is to help you SURVIVE, not necessarily THRIVE.
With sustained activation of our survival mode (fight or flight), this may have detrimental effects on our digestive, immune, and detoxifying processes. That is why it is critical to engage in activities that support the body’s return to homeostasis! Every day!
Creating a Forest Bathing Experience
Now, I am not asking you to hug a tree, although you can if you want. I am suggesting that you make it a point to do these three things every day, however briefly:
(1) Disengage from the hectic world and simply connect with nature.
(2) Breathe in the forest and breathe out the stress!
(3) Recall this peaceful embrace whenever you need it.
Understanding the difficulty in “connecting with nature” or taking daily walks in the forest, I’d like to bring the forest to you!
Enjoy an experience with Shinrin-yoku, the essential oil blend, crafted to mimic the refreshing aromatic chemistry of the great outdoors. Simply opening your bottle will reconnect you with nature and bring back the sense of calm and balance from your forest bathing experience.
By using potent and pure essential oils, we can influence the reaction of our nervous system and easily counterbalance the chemistry of the nervous system’s “fight or flight” mode. There are many choices at your fingertips to help you enjoy relaxing and peace-filled days.
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