Luminous Together Forest Bathing Walk | Smith & Bybee Wetlands

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.

Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area is a nature reserve between the Columbia Slough and the Columbia River in Portland Oregon. At about 2000 acres it is one of the largest urban freshwater wetlands in the United States. Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area provides habitat for a wide variety of wildlife including over 100 species of birds beaver bald eagles and western painted turtles. 

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.