Category: Shinrin Yoku Guide Training
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Cultivating Personal Growth Through the Wisdom of the Forest at 森の心・人の心
At 森の心・人の心 – Journey Through Life With the Wisdom of the Forest, personal growth isn’t just a goal—it’s a journey. It is a key value that drives our every endeavor, setting us on a path of lifelong learning and development. The vehicles for this personal transformation? The contemplative practices of Shinrin Yoku, Kokoro, and Enso.
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Cultivating Respect Through Shinrin Yoku at 森の心・人の心 – Journey Through Life With the Wisdom of the Forest and Shinrin Yoku
At 森の心・人の心 – Journey Through Life With the Wisdom of the Forest, respect is more than a virtue—it’s a way of life. Informed by the principles of Shinrin Yoku, Kokoro, and Enso, respect guides our every action and interaction, shaping our approach to both people and the natural world.
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Embracing Harmony at 森の心・人の心 – Journey Through Life With the Wisdom of the Forest
In the heart of our teachings at 森の心・人の心 – Journey Through Life With the Wisdom of the Forest is the fundamental principle of Kokoro. This Japanese term embodies the heart, mind, and spirit, and holds at its core the essential value of harmony.
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Embracing Mindfulness at 森の心・人の心 – Journey Through Life With the Wisdom of the Forest
At 森の心・人の心 – Journey Through Life With the Wisdom of the Forest, mindfulness is not just a practice; it’s a way of life. Both Shinrin Yoku, or forest bathing, and the concept of Enso deeply inform this emphasis on mindfulness, turning our attention to the here and now, and enriching our experiences through full engagement…
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A Core Value at 森の心・人の心 – Journey Through Life With the Wisdom of the Forest
In the heart of every forest lies a profound lesson, one that has been whispered by the leaves and echoed through the ages – we are all deeply interconnected. This vital truth forms the cornerstone of our practice at 森の心・人の心 – Journey Through Life With the Wisdom of the Forest. It’s a value inspired by…
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How Shinrin Yoku, People, Enso, and Kokoro Represent Our Core Values at 森の心・人の心 Journey Through Life With the Wisdom of the Forest
At the core of our practice at 森の心・人の心 Journey Through Life With the Wisdom of the Forest, the principles of Shinrin Yoku, People, Enso, and Kokoro not only bind us but also provide a deep wellspring of our shared values. These values resonate through everything we do, guiding our actions, interactions, and our understanding of…
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Balancing Core Values and Person Well-being: A Guide for Shinrin Yoku Guides and Practitioners
Kokoro – a Japanese term that embraces the concepts of mind, heart, and spirit – plays a central role in the understanding and practice of Shinrin Yoku, or forest bathing, and is an essential concept embodied in our logo, 森の心・人の心: Journey Through Life With the Wisdom of the Forest.
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Enso and Shinrin Yoku: Symbols of Wholeness in the Logo of 森の心・人の心 Journey Through Life With the Wisdom of the Forest
At first glance, the logo of the program, 森の心・人の心 Journey Through Life With the Wisdom of the Forest, might seem just a simple, artistic design. However, it carries a profound meaning that embodies the very essence of Shinrin Yoku, or forest bathing. The most striking feature of this logo is the Enso, a circular brush…
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About the founder of Shinrin Yoku Association & 森の心・人の心 Journey Through Life With the Wisdom of the Forest
In Milena’s words, “Forest means life, and life means forest.” Her journey led her from the borders of her native Poland to England, and finally, to Japan, where she resided for a decade. An initial internship in Japan turned into a transformative experience, propelling her to return for a doctorate in engineering and applied physics…
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Journey into Nature: Becoming a Shinrin Yoku Guide and Understanding Instructor Training in Japan
In the heart of Japan’s verdant forests, the practice of Shinrin Yoku has emerged as a remarkable connection between humans and forest and nature.