A Healing Journey to Reconnect with Your True Self

Step beyond the noise into something older, quieter, and real. Here, in the forest, you are not merely surrounded by nature—you are embraced by a living environment that responds to your presence.

Forest Bath is a slow, mindful journey through nature, guided by Orit, designed to restore balance, calm the mind, and awaken the senses. Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, this experience blends science-backed wellness with deep sensory immersion.

Immersing yourself in nature supports mental clarity, emotional balance, and overall well-being. It can enhance restorative sleep, aid digestion, and naturally sustain vitality and healthy weight.

The journey begins at the forest’s edge with gentle breathwork and slow Tai Chi steps. Gradually, roles, expectations, and mental noise fall away. Attention softens, the mind loosens, and the body begins to truly listen. Contact with the ground, the air, and a single tree opens a profound sense of presence.

Orit guides you through Active Imagination, a method developed by Carl Gustav Jung. This practice creates a conscious dialogue with the unconscious through imagery and embodied awareness, allowing hidden aspects of yourself to surface and integrate with clarity and ease. A quiet aliveness often emerges, as if something essential within has reconnected.

Forest Bath with Orit is effortless, safe, and deeply restorative. Every element is held with care, creating space for surrender, sensory awareness, and renewal.

When: February 20th, 2026
Where: Meeting at Sue's Gallery Cafe, then continuing to a special forest trail

What to Expect:

• Learning gentle Tai Chi steps
  
• Breathwork
  
• Guided meditation
  
• Active Imagination

Limited spots available — secure yours now!

To register, send an email to Orit : [email protected]

Pricing: sliding scale $36–$90

What to Bring:

• Backpack 
• Water bottle 
• Pad or small pillow to sit on
• Small towel to dry your feet if you’d like to dip them in the water

How to Dress:

• Comfortable, soft clothing
• Hiking shoes

Treat Yourself!
This is part of a monthly group experience, held every penultimate week of the month.
Private sessions are also available for individuals or couples seeking a more personalized, immersive journey.

Research shows that spending time in forest environments reduces stress, lowers cortisol, and improves autonomic nervous system regulation. Exposure to phytoncides—biologically active compounds released by trees—enhances immune function. With regular guided Forest Baths, anxiety can diminish completely.

Scientific Research on Forest Bath / Shinrin-Yoku

1. Nervous System Regulation:
Spending time in forest environments reduces physiological stress.
Cortisol levels decrease, and autonomic nervous system regulation improves, shifting the body from sympathetic (“fight or flight”) to parasympathetic (“rest and digest”) dominance.

2. Immune System Enhancement:
Time in the forest increases the activity of natural killer (NK) cells, supporting the body’s immune defenses.
Phytoncides—biologically active compounds released by trees—contribute to immunomodulatory effects, reducing inflammation and supporting overall immune function.

3. Cardiovascular and Metabolic Benefits:
Exposure to forest environments can lower blood pressure and improve cardiovascular health.
Nervous system regulation and stress reduction also support sleep stabilization and improved digestion, naturally promoting vitality and healthy weight.

4. Psychological and Emotional Benefits:
Forest immersion supports mental clarity, reduces mental fog, and enhances focus.
Mood improves, anxiety decreases, and emotional balance is strengthened.
Reduced rumination and overthinking help manage chronic stress and foster calm awareness.
Regular guided sessions can significantly reduce anxiety, potentially eliminating it over time.

5. Sensory and Somatic Engagement:
The forest stimulates all senses: sounds, smells, textures, light, and even tastes of the environment.
This multi-sensory experience helps the nervous system shift into a state of relaxation and restoration.

6. Evidence-Based Approach:
Shinrin-Yoku was developed in Japan in the 1980s as a structured wellness practice.
Modern research supports its physiological and psychological benefits, combining traditional wisdom with science-backed findings.

References:
Li, Q. (2010). Shinrin-Yoku: The Art and Science of Forest Bathing.
Li, Q., et al. (2008). Effect of forest bathing trips on human immune function. Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine, 13(1), 8–14.
Park, B. J., et al. (2010). The physiological effects of Shinrin-yoku (taking in the forest atmosphere) on healthy individuals: a review of the literature.
Lee, J., et al. (2017). Exposure to forest environments promotes mental health and well-being. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 14( 8 ), 936.