Shinrin-yoku, forest bathing, is a stress-relieving, energy-reviving and balancing exercise method that brings the subtle but profound healing and therapeutic effects of nature to the human body and mind. The method was developed in Japan and is based on scientific research results on the health-promoting properties of nature. For many Finns, forest bathing is learning to be in the forest with a new pace and attitude. Acquiring this skill in your life skills toolbox is worth it because in addition to its versatile well-being effects, forest bathing helps with several challenges of our modern lifestyle, such as exhaustion, difficulty concentrating, anxiety, depressive symptoms and feelings of inadequacy. A person's personal health, relationships and work benefit in many different ways from making forest bathing a part of life. In this mini-training carried out in the forest, participants learn the basics of forest bathing. In addition to guidance and a forest walk, we do light body and mind exercises and a relaxing forest consultation session lying on forest mats. Participants will also receive a written copy of the forest bathing steps from the day, which can be used in their own everyday life when practicing this nature-assisted and wonderfully gentle wellness method.
Please note:
*Forest bathing is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
*Weather-appropriate clothing and shoes suitable for walking in the forest are required. A drinking bottle is recommended.
*The service does not include liability insurance for participants. Customers must have their own valid insurance.
Price €25/person,
duration 2 hours
Saimaalife Mari.
Mari Ahonen is a SaimaaLife entrepreneur from Punkaharju specializing in well-being from nature, a forest bathing coach graduated from Japan, a trained mental health experience expert and lecturer. Mari has herself walked the growth path away from burnout and depression and combines experience with researched knowledge in her content, bringing in this way, her teachings can be applied more strongly to everyday life and practice. Mari has also traveled a long path of her own in the field of yoga. Mari's genuine and human approach, based on forest therapy and ecopsychology, has been appreciated by both Finns and foreigners.
Client's story: "Mari's approach as a speaker and trainer is genuine and human. Her personal experiences really liven up the narrative and the threshold for taking on new things is lowered when you listen to Maria."
