embracing our connection with nature

restores our sense of being in the world

reconnect with nature on a Forest Therapy pathway

LET’S CONNECT WITH NATURE

Embracing our connection with nature restores our sense of belonging and purpose in the world. When we step onto a forest therapy pathway, we are invited to slow down, breathe deeply, and tune in to the wisdom of the natural world. This reconnection with the earth not only soothes our minds but also revitalizes our spirits, grounding us in the present moment. Through nature, we rediscover ourselves and our place within the greater web of life.

Presently most of us find ourselves living in bustling cities rather than rural landscapes, and in doing so, we lost our deep connection to the natural world.

As we drifted away from the rhythms and beauty of nature that once inspired and grounded us, leading to a world where environmental awareness fades, our well-being suffers, and the balance of life around us becomes disrupted.

When we connect with nature, it helps to restore balance, promotes well-being, and fosters a deeper appreciation for the environment we depend on.

Research shows that re-connecting with nature can ease many health problems. It reduces stress, boosts our immune system, and improves both mental and physical well-being.

Forest Therapy is one such pathway that re-connects people with nature to support and enhance our well-being. It originates from the Japanese practice called *Shinrin-yoku, which literally translates to "forest bathing."

A Forest Bathing experience gives you tools to facilitate your connection with nature and simultaneously nurtures your relationship with the natural environment.

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What is a Nature Being?

To be a nature being is to recognize and embrace our intrinsic connection to the natural world. It means understanding that we are not separate from nature but a part of its vast, interwoven tapestry. A nature being lives in harmony with the rhythms of the earth, finding balance, peace, and purpose through this connection. It’s about honoring the elements that sustain us—air, water, soil, sun—and cultivating a deep appreciation for the beauty and wisdom of the world around us. Being a nature being is a journey back to our roots, a call to live authentically and mindfully as part of something greater.

Forest Bathing, Carrington Trail, Royal National Park, Sydney

  • The Carrington walk follows a gentle pathway through native gums and into the area of Fig Tree flat. This walk offers views of beautiful old growth trees amidst an expansive grassy area with good views of the Port Hacking River.

  • Arrive 10 minutes before commencement of the walk, which starts at 10am

Forest Bathing, Yenabilli Trail, Royal National Park, Sydney

  • The Yenabilli walk is a low to moderate level of fitness, which includes a gentle incline. The Walk follows a sand stone ridge, with large stands of eucalypts and causaurinas. The location affords a 270 degree view of the Port Hacking river.

  • Arrive 10 minutes before commencement of the walk, which starts at 10am

Forest Bathing, Forest Path, Royal National Park, Sydney

  • This is a gentle walk on mostly flat terrain. It meanders through the towering stands of eucalypts, and we bath under the cathedral like canopy as the dappled light of the forest filters through.

  • Arrive 10 minutes before commencement of walk at 10am