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Nature & Forest Therapy Walks based on Forest Bathing Practices
Join One Of Our Scheduled Walks Or Book A Customized Walk Today
Join One Of Our Scheduled Walks Or Book A Customized Walk Today
Henry Miller
Perhaps you have heard the term, "Forest Bathing"? Nature & Forest Therapy is inspired by the Japanese practice of Forest Bathing. Studies have demonstrated a wide array of health benefits, especially in the cardiovascular and immune systems, and for stabilizing and improving mood and cognition, from a slow walk in the forest or other natural environments. We look to build on those benefits by reminding people that we are a part of nature, not separate from it, and are related to all other beings in fundamental ways. Our Forest Therapy Walks draw on the latest developments in the field of nature connection, and ancient traditions of mindfulness and wellness promotion.
Nature & Forest Therapy is a practice. It is open-ended; there is no prescription for what a person "should" experience, or what benefits they "should" receive. Instead, it is a practice of developing a deepening relationship of reciprocity, in which the natural world and the practitioner find a way to work together that supports the wholeness and wellness of each. In Nature & Forest Therapy, there is a clearly defined sequence of guided events that provides structure to the experience, while embracing the many opportunities for creativity and serendipity offered by nature and the individual inspiration of each guide.
Nature & Forest Therapy is not a naturalist walk, rather, it is a slow meditative walk in nature that takes a holistic view to the physiological, mental, emotional, and psycho-spiritual benefits to be derived from an embodied contact with nature, and aims to engage humans through their senses, not their intellects. Nature & Forest Therapy can be viewed as an effective strategy to maintain and boost immune strength in human beings. The walk takes approximately 2.5 hours and requires no exceptional skill or physical exertion.
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Long Beach Island Foundation, LBI NJ
Long Beach Island Foundation, LBI NJ
New York Botanical Garden, Bronx NY
Free to the Public
No registration required
Meet at Thain Family Forest Entrance
New York Botanical Garden, Bronx NY
Loyola Jesuit Center, Morristown NJ
Pre-register at: https://www.loyola.org/forest-bathing-experience
Loyola Jesuit Center, Morristown NJ
Reeves-Reed Arboretum, Summit NJ
Reeves-Reed Arboretum, Summit NJ
Willowwood Arboretum, Chester NJ
Pre-register at: https://bit.ly/3tq8Wkv
Willowwood Arboretum, Chester NJ
The sold-out event in conjunction with The Princeton Theological Seminary on 9/16 was a profound experience for those in attendance. Now, you can find out first-hand what the labyrinth can mean to you by registering for one of the upcoming walks at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum on Sept 17 and/or Oct 22.
To maximize your enjoyment on a walk, regardless of the weather, you'll only need a few things:
Ask your employer to make Forest Bathing part of their Health & Wellness Program
Nature & Forest Therapy walks are perfect for bonding with family, friends, or co-workers - and a great way to make new friends for life. All you need to do to book a private walk is to collect 10 or more participants and email rich@thefriendlyterritory.com. What are you waiting for?
Give Your Club or Group a Special Event They'll Never Forget!
For You, For Humanity, For the Earth, For Something Greater
Rich is a Certified Guide for the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs (ANFT), based in Morristown & Barnegat Light, New Jersey. His company, Friendly Territory, specializes in Nature & Forest Therapy walks and Embodied Meditation facilitation.
“Having traveled to Japan for many years, I began to hear about Forest Bathing and the amazing effects it was having on people’s health through the deepening of a reciprocal relationship with the natural world. So, I began trying it on my regular visits there. After a particularly powerful experience on one of my trips there, I thought to myself: 'This is something I can do for the rest of my life'. I returned home with the intention of starting a Forest Bathing practice here. To my delight I discovered that the ANFT was operating with an approach inspired by the Japanese concept, but adapted for North America. I applied, was accepted, and took part in their intensive training program. I most appreciate their vision of what our job is as Guide: The Forest is the Therapist, the Guide holds the space for the healing to occur.”
Please contact me directly with any questions, comments, or scheduling inquiries you may have.
Monday - Friday: 7am - 7pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
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