“Great minds discuss ideas. Average Minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people.” Discussion group. All you need is an enquiring mind. Meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 2pm.
No book reading required, discussion group only. Join us as Anne Markham Bailey describes the practice of forest bathing which is the process of immersing yourself in nature in a mindful way, using your senses to derive a whole range of benefits for your physical, mental, emotional, and social health. It is also known as Shinrin-yoku. ‘Shinrin’ means forest and ‘Yoku’ stands for bathing.
Forest bathing in nature allows the stressed portions of your brain to relax. Positive hormones are released in the body. You feel less sad, angry and anxious. It helps to avoid stress and burnout, and aids in fighting depression and anxiety. A forest bath is known to boost immunity and leads to lesser days of illness as well as faster recovery from injury or surgery. Nature has a positive effect on our mind as well as body. It improves heart and lung health, and is known to increases focus, concentration and memory.
www.annemarkhambailey.com
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Educational / Informational | Adult Events |
TAGS: | Senior Citizens | Educational | Adults |
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