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Conduct a Forest Bathing Walk on Your Next Vacation
Vacations offer a precious opportunity to escape the routine of daily life, unwind, and reconnect with oneself and nature. Among the myriad of activities available, a forest bathing walk stands out...
Spring awakens hope and renewal post-Hurricane Helene
By Kelly Bruce, ANFT guide, Hendersonville, NCI have never been more desperate and grateful for the arrival of spring. Winter was long and unkind. Hurricane Helene dealt our beloved Blue Ridge...
Nature Connection & Human Health
Long before modern medicine and scientific research, our ancestors intuitively understood the health benefits of spending time in nature. Their knowledge and wisdom, passed down through generations,...
What is Forest Bathing?
The air around us is an ocean in which we are always bathing and I ... I rest among the trees, at the bottom of this ocean of air upon which the raptors are sailing
The Way of the Genuine Guide
A genuine Guide knows that he/she knows nothing for certain and so has no need to force any result. This is how a genuine Guide opens the doors; working in partnership with all Beings on our...
Why does the changing season bother me so much?
Why does the changing season bother me so much? ......Is what millions ask themselves every year as the Autumn and Winter seasons approach. Well, it's not just your brain, it's not your imagination...
A place called here, a time called now
In modern day living we spend far too much time focused on what has been and what is to come without really paying any attention to the present moment. And it’s called the present because it’s a...
A Journey of Serenity: Exploring Japan with a Certified Forest Bathing Guide, My Mom
Japan, a land of rich traditions and stunning natural beauty, has always been a dream destination for many travelers. But for me, this trip to Japan was extra special. In November I embarked on this...
Trekking Japan’s Kumano Kodo: A 5-Day Adventure
Embarking on a hiking adventure is always exciting, but when your hiking partner is an 83-year-old certified Forest Bathing guide—your own mom, no less—it becomes an extraordinary journey filled...
Feature Article in the LA Times about My Walks!
It was a particularly chaotic time. As the war in the Middle East raged on, sparking relentless and horrific news headlines, a family member unexpectedly landed in the hospital here in California....
10 Ways to Find Calm Amidst the Hectic Holidays
The holidays are a time for connection - sharing quality time with family and friends. However, they often come with a heaping helping of anxiety and stress. It's important to make time for...
Are people searching “forest bathing walks near me” on social media?
Are people searching for "forest bathing walks near me"? In an age where wellness is often sought through digital detoxes and reconnecting with nature, promoting forest bathing walks demands an...