Japanese Forest Bathing -Shinrin-yoku- with a Irish Twist

Amy Jennings Amy Jennings

Forest bathing - the Japanese practice of relaxation in the forest

It all begins with an idea.

Known in Japan as shinrin yoku, being calm and quiet amongst the trees, observing nature around you whilst breathing deeply can help both adults and children de-stress and boost health and wellbeing in a natural way.

Forest bathing is more than a walk in the woods. It’s a therapeutic method to take in the trees through the senses, to unwind, relax and feel nature in a whole new way.  Time slows down. Sounds and smells become more pronounced. Light and shadow and movement become focal points, whether a gentle wisp of wind, the babbling of a stream, or a tiny insect scuttling across the forest floor.

Discovering forest bathing was a turning point for me as I sought relief from exhaustion and burnout. As a certified forest bathing guide, I have experienced firsthand the transformative power of this practice and am dedicated to sharing its benefits with others. Whether through guided sessions or personal exploration, shinrin-yoku has become a concious part of my daily life.

I found forest bathing when my intuition made me to take a step into nature with another kind of attitude than before while I was seeking a way out from my exhaustion and burnout from living and working in high stress environements. Connecting deeply with nature and meditation helped me feel a bit more like myself. I’ve since graduated as a forest bathing guide, and happy to be able to teach this valuable method and the skills to others.

Guided forest bathing experiences are designed to be enjoyed in groups of about 3-15 people. Decades of scientific research have informed the frameworks of these practices and demonstrated a wide array of benefits, from the physical and mental, to the relational, social, and even spiritual.

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It all begins with an idea.

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It all begins with an idea.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.

Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.

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It all begins with an idea.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.

Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.

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