Forest Bathing Walk / Shinrin Yoku / Amsterdamse Bos /Amsterdam- Amstelveen

Forest bathing, also known as Shinrin-yoku in Japanese, is a practice that involves immersing oneself in a forest or other natural environment to improve mental and physical health. It's not about taking a hike or exercising in the woods, but rather about engaging in a mindful and intentional connection with nature.

Research has shown that spending time in nature can have a positive impact on mental health:

• reducing stress

• improving mood

• increasing feelings of calm and relaxation.

This is thought to be due in part to the restorative effects of nature on the mind and body.

I have been trained and certified by Forest Therapy Hub, during the guided walks I will apply the FTHub Method. A practical tool for designing mindful nature connection activities and planning them in various sequences to promote nature connectedness under the theoretical principles of human-nature interaction, scientific evidence and the conceptual framework of Planetary Health.

The guided walk will last around 2 - 2,5 hours, we’ll walk no more than a kilometer and a half, which should give you a notion of our pace. I’ll be proposing a series of nature connection activities structured in a carefully designed sequence that aims to create experiences that enhance nature connectedness and strengthen social relationships, boosting the therapeutic and restorative effects of nature for health and well-being. We will have the opportunity to share our experience after the activities, and we will share a warm cup of tea at the end of the walk with all the participants.

To ensure your comfort and preparedness, here's some useful information:

What to Bring:

- Snacks and water if you need to.

- Something to sit on, such as a plastic bag if it's raining, or a towel.

- Clothing and footwear suitable for the weather conditions.

Important Details:

- Please note that the forest bathing walk will be canceled with less than 3 registrations. In that case you will be notified in time and you can participate on another date

- Kindly be aware that if you cancel later than 48 hours before the start of the event, the rights to a refund or free participation in a future event will lapse.

- Due to the nature of our practice and to ensure everyone's enjoyment, I will begin the walk at the scheduled time. Please note that if you arrive late, I may not be able to wait for you.

- Children over 12 years old are welcome to join if accompanied by adults, but animal buddies, unfortunately, can't accompany us on this journey.

- The session can be led in English and Spanish

In the event of cancellation due to severe weather, participants will be notified by 8 a.m. the day of the event.

How to get to the meeting point?: we will meet at the Bosburger café in front of the THC Hurley hockey

*By bus: Bus stop Kalfjeslaan

*By car: Parking is free and usually there are plenty of parking spaces unless there is a hockey match, then you can try the free parking at the Amsterdamse Manege, Nieuwe Kalfjeslaan 27, 1182 DB Amstelveen.

How to contact me?:

If you have any questions, please send an email to: shiatsusi.susana@gmail.com

Visit my website: www.shiatsusisusana.com

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Warm regards,

Susana