embracing our connection with nature
restores our sense of being in the world
reconnect with nature on a Forest Therapy pathway
WHEN DID WE LOSE OUR CONNECTION WITH NATURE?
For the first time in history, most of us find ourselves living in bustling cities rather than rural landscapes, and in doing so, we’ve lost something essential: our deep connection to the natural world. OUR separation from nature has not only impacted our physical and mental health, but it has also dulled our sense of wonder, creativity, and responsibility for the planet. We’ve 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. By rekindling this connection, we can begin to restore both ourselves and the planet.
NATURE that, delicate and awe-inspiring force that provides us with the very essentials of life: the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food that sustains us. It nurtures complex ecosystems maintaining balance, enabling our planet to thrive and remain habitable. Our existence is intricately tied to the natural world, and every moment we spend disconnected from it risks losing the most vital relationship we have—the one with the Earth that nurtures and sustains us.
Research shows that re-connecting with nature can ease many modern health problems. It reduces stress, boosts our immune system, and improves both mental and physical well-being.
When we connect with nature, it helps to restore balance, promotes well-being, and fosters a deeper appreciation for the environment we depend on.
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 the tools to facilitate nature connection and simultaneously nurtures our relationship with the natural environment.
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Forest Bathing, Carrington Trail, Royal National Park, Sydney
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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.
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Arrive 10 minutes before commencement of the walk, which starts at 10am
Forest Bathing, Yenabilli Trail, Royal National Park, Sydney
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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.
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Arrive 10 minutes before commencement of the walk, which starts at 10am
Forest Bathing, Forest Path, Royal National Park, Sydney
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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.
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Arrive 10 minutes before commencement of walk at 10am