Forest Bathing

Forest Therapy, or forest bathing, provides participants the opportunity to explore their senses in a serene part of the grounds and then wander in a number of experiences where they relax and notice what is going on out in nature. A sharing circle will provide the opportunity to share observations with others in the group. Being in nature on a guided walk can lead to less stress, a sense of peacefulness, and a “lightening” of the spirit. Taking the time to observe the hidden beauty that is all around us is a skill that can be taught and re-created in people’s lives with the creation of their own “sit spot” near home.

In addition to being a master’s prepared nurse in Mental Health, a master’s prepared bioethicist, and a registered horticultural therapist, Sharon Lohse is a certified Forest Therapy Guide from the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT). During her years leading walks, the forest bathing experience has lead to less stress, a sense of peacefulness, and a “lightening” of the spirit. Guided healing walks in the forest teach people the power of mindfulness in nature.

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