Hike & Forest Bathing Meditation

What exactly is Forest Bathing?

"The term emerged in Japan in the 1980s as a physiological and psychological exercise called shinrin-yoku (“forest bathing” or “taking in the forest atmosphere”). The purpose was twofold: to offer an eco-antidote to tech-boom burnout and to inspire residents to reconnect with and protect the country’s forests.

"The Japanese quickly embraced this form of ecotherapy. In the 1990s, researchers began studying the physiological benefits of forest bathing, providing the science to support what we innately know: time spent immersed in nature is good for us. While Japan is credited with the term shinrin-yoku, the concept at the heart of the practice is not new. Many cultures have long recognized the importance of the natural world to human health.

"Forest bathing is not just for the wilderness-lover; the practice can be as simple as walking in any natural environment and consciously connecting with what’s around you. For a more structured experience, you can join trained guides for a meditative two- to three-hour ecotherapy excursion."*

We'll be guided by Dan McFadden. He’s a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher and Nature Therapy Practitioner who has been practicing mindfulness and meditation since 2013. Dan has studied throughout the U.S. with reputable meditation teachers and organizations and now teaches with the intention of inviting others to cultivate their own meditation skills.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• 11am Arrive at trailhead, safety brief, light stretching
• 11:15am Begin hike
• 12p Arrive at midpoint, meditation, lunch.
• ~2p Begin return to trailhead
• ~2:45p Conclude hike

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• This hike is ideal for BEGINNERS. Learn more about How We Rate Trips. 
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• Roundtrip shuttle available.
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