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Shinrin-yoku Walk

Only 2 hours for the ultimate relaxation experience.

Feel as if you have been to a Retreat for days!

"Shinrin" means Forest, "Yoku" means Bathing. Shinrin-yoku is the practice of walking slowly through the woods, in no hurry, for a morning, an afternoon or a day. You bathe in the environment of the forest, using all your senses to experience nature upclose. It is a simple natural therapy which has been done for many years.

With Shinrin-Yoku, trees provides fresh oxygen so you can take a deeper breath and the green colours of the leaves sooth your eyes, sounds of birds calm the noise in your head and you feel the breeze on your skin.

In a very short time you enter a relaxed state of mind !

Benefits of Shinrin-yoku

* Increased relaxation response

* Lower stress levels

* Improves the quality of sleep

* Improvement of weakened immunity

* Improves the quality of life and a feeling of well being

* Increases in the count of natural killer (NK) cells which are known to fight disease

* Reduces sympathetic nerve system and increase parasympathetic nerve system

* Potentially reduces the cost and strain of health services that caused by stress-related illness

Shinrin-yoku is a peaceful walk to relax, connect with nature and experience a sense of bliss.

Enjoy mindfulness activities through the walk and learn Qi (Energy) breathing to calm your mind.

Benefits of Tai Chi/Qi Gong

* Improve daily energy levels

* Improve concentration

* Improve blood circulation

* Improve balance and flexibility

* Improve emotional balance

* Improve immune function and response

Highlights :

• Deep relaxation experience in a peaceful natural environment

• Learn introductory Qi (Energy) breathing and exercise

• Complimentary Japanese tea & snacks at the end

• Complimentary gift (hand made greeting card with nature photography)

An enjoyable and new experience !

Initial 10 mins found already relaxing and mindful. Tai Chi breathing exercise was great.

— Brendan

Shinrin-yoku Q&A Sheet

Contents :

* Introduction of Mayu Kataoka

* What is "Forest-Therapy Guide?"

* Why did you want to become a Forest-Therapy Guide ?

* What is "Shinrin-yoku (Forest-Bathing)?

* Is Shinrin-yoku same as Bush Walking?

* What are the benefits of Shinrin-yoku?

* What kind of activities do we do in Shinrin-yoku?

* How long does Shinri-yoku take to ?

* How strenuous is Shinrin-yoku? Who can join Shinrin-yoku?

* What is the purpose to use Yoga Mat for Shinrin-yoku?

* Where can I do Shinrin-yoku?