Luminous Together Forest Bathing Walk | Oxbow Regional Park

Join a 3-hour forest bathing experience and reconnect with nature. Slow down breathe deeply and immerse yourself in the Land. Guided by a certified forest therapist you’ll explore mindful walking sensory activities and reflective moments. Move through a series of invitations which are simple sensory practices that encourage the senses to come forward as the thinking mind settles. Everything is optional and you are encouraged to follow the wisdom of your own body heart mind and spirit.

Oxbow Regional Park is home to a parcel of old growth forest which is the closest ancient forest to the city of Portland. The park is about 1000 acres includes many miles of hiking trails and many miles of access to the Sandy River. Oxbow also offers opportunities to see wildlife and animal tracks. The area's natural habitat makes an ideal home for wildlife such as mink beaver raccoon fox deer osprey elk black bear and cougar. 

What is Forest Bathing?
Forest Bathing is Forest Therapy or Shinrin-yoku a Japanese practice that has garnered attention for its ability to immerse people in their natural environment. It helps people take a deep breath and rediscover their true essence to remember their purpose and how they can serve the world. By immersing ourselves in nature and engaging our senses we can reap the many benefits of forest therapy such as improved immune function cardiovascular and respiratory health and reduced stress and depression. However these benefits are simply a byproduct of the deeper healing that occurs when we re-establish a connection with the natural world around us.