Forest Therapy brochure

Benefits What is Forest
Therapy?

Spending time in nature can reduce Inspired by the Japanese
stress, anxiety, depression, and anger; practice of shinrin-yoku, or
“forest bathing,” forest therapy
strengthen the immune system; is a guided outdoor healing
improve cardiovascular and metabolic practice. Unlike a hike or guided
nature walk aimed at identifying
health; and boost overall well-being. trees or birds, forest therapy relies
on trained guides, who set a
deliberately slow pace and invite Forest
people to experience the pleasures of Therapy
nature through all of their senses. It Walks
encourages people to be present in
the body, enjoying the sensation of

being alive and deriving profound
benefits from the relationship
between ourselves and the
rest of the natural
world.

Experience
Wellness in the Woods

First 500 community members What
will received a free guided to
Forest Therapy session.
Expect
Each participant will receive a
Coping Bag with a Forest Stress is a part of everyday life. But too
much stress can take a toll on your mind
Bathing book and evidence- and body. Feeling stressed for long periods
based strategies to develop of time can lead to depression, increased
anxiety, and even physical symptoms, like
resillience. body aches. One simple way to manage

Partnership with stress? Spending time in nature.


Novi Community Coalition, Michigan
State University Extension Tollgate Duration: Sessions last about 1.5 to 2 hours
Distance: The walk is not more than 1/2 mile in
Farm & Education Center, Novi distance with a few opportunities to sit and
Community School District, and relax. Be sure to let us know your needs.
Cost: First 500 people are free.
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