While I was visiting Colorado last week, I heard for the first time about a practice that originated in Japan called Shinrin Yoku or, Forest Bathing. The premise is to simply slow down and soak in the elements of the forest or the nature that surrounds you.
The basics include:
1. Put away your phone.
2. Focus on every sight, sound, smell, texture, temperature, and the elements.
3. Take a mental snapshot of what you are experiencing.
4. Focus on something new and examine it.
5. BREATHE! Enjoy the moments.
Science shows that engaging in Forest Bathing actually decreases your blood pressure, bathes your cells in a natural healing environment, and re-sets your brain.
So get out there and go for a walk in nature! Your body and your mind will thank you! Enjoy!
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