Category: The Mindful Forest Bathing
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How does IMMERSION feel during Shinrin Yoku
Spending long hours immersed in the forest can be a deeply enriching and transformative experience. Whether you’re practicing Shinrin Yoku or simply exploring the natural environment, being surrounded by trees, plants, and wildlife can have a profound impact on your mind and spirit.
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On the word IMMERSION
The word “immersion” comes from the Latin word “immersio”, which means “a plunging into or dipping into water”. The prefix “im-” means “in” or “into”, and the root word “mersio” comes from the verb “mergere”, which means “to dip or immerse”. The term “immersion” has been used in English since the early 17th century to…
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Personality Traits, Individual Differences and Nature Connection
Research suggests that personality traits and individual differences can influence an individual’s level of connection with nature. Some studies have found that people who score high on personality traits such as openness to experience, conscientiousness, and emotional stability tend to have a stronger connection with nature.
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Imagine you are a Shinrin Yoku Guide
Visualization can be a powerful tool for Shinrin Yoku guides to prepare themselves before a session and create a positive mindset. Here are some ways to apply visualization techniques before a Shinrin Yoku session:
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Nervous System, Trauma, and Shinrin Yoku
Trauma is considered to be a result of a single event, series of events, or set of circumstances, that is physically or emotionally harmful or threatening and that has lasting adverse effects on the individual’s functioning and well-being [1].
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The connectedness to nature scale: A measure of individuals’ feeling in community with nature
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