The practice itself acts, above all, on physiological and psychological aspects. Silence and slowness, associated with numerous invitations to live with yourself and nature, will bring you a multitude of benefits:
– Strengthening and stimulation of the immune system;
– Lowering of heart rate and blood pressure;
– Reduction of stress by significantly reducing the level of stress hormones such as cortisol, adrenaline;
– Fight and improvement in states of anxiety and depression;
– Reduces mood changes;
– Act favourably on insomnia;
– Improvement of cognitive functions: memory, perception, attention/concentration;
– Mobilizes and promotes creative capacity…
– Help with decision making…
– Brings a feeling of lightness and clairvoyance
On an energetic level, we can observe that forest bathing contributes to a better circulation of energy flows, often associated with a feeling of serenity and a feeling of gratitude.
Trees release volatile molecules into the air, phytocides, such as alpha-pinene, which could also have anti-stress effects. Neither a stroll nor a hike, forest bathing is a deep immersion in nature for stimulation of the 5 senses. Live the present moment in full presence and awareness.
