Tag: forest bathing
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A Walk in the Winter Woods
EarthWise: Bringing together the wisdom of the Earth found in nature, science, mythology and spirituality. An EarthWise Invitation to Walk Come along for this simple EarthWise walk in the winter woods. This invites reflection, observation, connection and being immersed in the varying and sometimes delightfully surprising moods, lights and shadows of this season. This is…
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Creating a forest bath ritual: explore the change of seasons
Introduction Forest bathing is a practice that can be done year-round, in all seasons. There might be some thought that it is a practice reserved only for good weather, and that forest bathing must stop in the winter, or going into the colder and darker months. This post explores the benefits of forest bathing in…
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Reflections on the Full Grain Moon and August
Introduction It is the month of August, and it seems to me that the world has let out a long exhale this time of year. It is becoming one of my favourite times, the not quite summer, not quite autumn feel of it all. Like things are on pause. Not the standing still of time…
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Amazing Phytoncides: A Dash of Forest Science
This post is going to take a more scientific look at the reasons that forest bathing is so beneficial.
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Forest-bathing collage- delight in the seasons
Introduction Experiencing the seasons through forest-bathing develops a strong connection to the land. It also enhances a sense of well being to move in harmony with each season. I experienced a profound sense of connection to nature in my journey through the seasons of forest-bathing. I found tranquility in the different offerings of light and…
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How to Become EarthWise: The Joyful Sense of Nature
Bringing together the wisdom of the Earth found in nature, science, mythology and spirituality What does it mean to be “EarthWise”? The joyful sense of connection to and being part of nature and land is a profound and yet simple one. It is also one that is lost, at risk of being lost, without even…