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Treespeed; forest bathing with Highland Quietlife

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  • Forest Bathing June 2019

Forest Bathing June 2019

Sunday 16th June 2019

Experience Shinrin-Yoku with Highland Quietlife in the Adirondack Mountains. Discover serenity and mindfulness through forest bathing.
7 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Healing

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Treespeed; forest bathing with Highland Quietlife
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Healing in the Forest: Highland Quietlife's Journey into Shinrin-Yoku

Forest bathing is not an extractive process, where we treat forests as a resource from which we extract well-being for humans, like so often can happen at the moment in the world. Instead, it's about a deep relationship, having that sense of loving and a tender connection, and this connection leads naturally to an ethic of tenderness and giving back, and it becomes a field of healing and a source of joy.
Picture yourself wandering through the serene Adirondack Mountains, with each step bringing a sense of calm and connection. In this episode, Highland Quietlife invites listeners to experience Shinrin-Yoku, or Forest Bathing, a Japanese practice that emphasizes the healing power of nature. Developed in the 1980s, Shinrin-Yoku is all about immersing oneself in the forest atmosphere to enhance health, wellness, and happiness. But it's not just about personal healing; it's also about nurturing the environment around you.
Highland Quietlife delves into the core principles of forest bathing, which include mindfully moving through landscapes, opening all your senses, and actively communicating with the land. It's a practice that requires slowing down and being fully present, rather than rushing through. As they recount their own forest bathing experience in Lake George, US, guided by the serene Helena, listeners are encouraged to ditch their mobile phones and embrace the evolving series of invitations to connect deeply with nature.
They describe how focusing on the intricate details of ancient tree bark and the vibrant green leaves bathed in sunlight helped them find a deeper connection with nature and their higher power. This episode isn't just informative; it's a heartfelt invitation to find the same calmness and serenity that Highland Quietlife discovered.
Whether you're seeking mindfulness, battling addiction, or simply yearning for a breath of fresh air, this episode offers a gentle reminder of the healing interactions waiting for you in nature.
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