Breathe It In
Take a moment to ground yourself in the present, recognising that there is nowhere else you need to be and nothing else you need to do.
Find a space that feels good to you, become still and take long, deep breaths. Immediately, your body will soften and your mind will become quiet.
"Place one hand over your heart and one hand over your belly, then take a few deep breaths," says Amanda Yik, founder of Shinrin Yoku Hong Kong, where she introduces people to the art of forest therapy. She adds that connecting to your breath ultimately helps you to feel connected and "as one" with yourself, and with your surroundings.
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Tune Into Your Senses
The term "forest bathing" is self-explanatory—it's about becoming completely immersed in nature.
Tune into your senses one by one: close your eyes and listen to the sounds around you, like birds, the wind blowing through the trees, waves or a waterfall; breathe slowly and notice the earthy aromas that come through your nostrils; notice the sensations on your skin, like the sun on your face and the breeze brushing your arm.
Finally, instead of just looking, make an effort to observe what's around you, noticing details on leaves, flowers and trees you might not have noticed before.
"We all have five senses but a big part of forest bathing is tapping our sixth sense, and that's our heart sense," says Yik. "That's the feeling we feel when we see something we love, or something that inspires us."
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