Forest Bathing
Shinrin-yoku is a term that means "taking in the forest atmosphere" or "forest bathing." It was developed in Japan during the 1980s and has become a cornerstone of preventive health care and healing in Japanese medicine.
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Forest bathing uses mindfulness and meditation techniques to open all five senses and connect with nature as a healing tool. Participants are guided on how to slow down, disconnect from technology, and take a break from life’s daily stressors.
From a scientific perspective, forest bathing has been shown to relieve stress & anxiety, decrease depression, reduce blood pressure, improve sleep quality, and strengthen the immune response. Similar to yoga and meditation, it is a benefit to practice forest bathing with a group and be guided by a trained professional. After learning some basic principles, forest bathing can be practiced regularly on your own.
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Forest Bathing Experiences
Explore the healing power of nature with our forest bathing experiences. You will be guided to reawaken your senses by blending mindfulness with nature's therapeutic benefits, resulting in deep relaxation and rejuvenation.
Wine & Forest Bathing
Immerse yourself in the forest while enhancing your connection to the terroir of Sonoma County's wine-growing regions. Engage all your senses and discover how this heightened awareness enriches your understanding of wine, where the fusion of forest bathing and sensory exploration creates a deeper, more profound connection to the land and the wines it produces.
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Who We Are
EcoWisdom was founded in 2017 by Jenny Harrow-Keeler, a certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide. She completed her Master's thesis on the practice of forest bathing and is passionate about integrating scientific principles with ancient practices and wisdom in her guided forest bathing experiences.
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