"In every walk with nature, one receives far more than a seek." - John Muir.

A new article on our connection with nature, as if the events of the world have sparked an even deeper desire to turn towards it. Nature, after all, is a powerful ally—a trusted source of energy and overall well-being. It's a silent, benevolent friend, always open to encounters and exchanges!

Once again, we joyfully explore this practice from Asia: "Shinrin-Yoku"!

Forest bathing has emerged as a cornerstone of preventative healthcare in Japan. Japanese studies have revealed that this practice enhances sleep quality, elevates mood, sharpens focus, and reduces stress levels.
In recent years, particularly during the Covid era, forest bathing has gained popularity not only in Japan and China but also in major cities around the world. This practice of immersing oneself in nature, especially within forests, offers a powerful way to reconnect with oneself and recharge with well-being and energy.

So that's what it means to go for a walk in nature?
Not really, the idea is to go and look for something in the forest, in the middle of the trees and in this world preserved from the daily agitations, the communion with all that surrounds you, by breathing slowly and deeply, look at all the small details around you, impregnate yourself with what you see, then close your eyes and feel the smells, pay attention to all the sounds that you hear, try to dissociate them, concentrate on one sound at a time... in short.



For a whole moment that belongs only to us, be part of the forest, comfortably leaning against a big tree from which you can really draw an energy that we will have to spend and distribute during our city week in Brussels!



Is it really necessary to go right in the middle of the forest to indulge in this ultra effective and anti-stress practice...
Let's say that the "right in the middle of the forest" has its advantages and notably the break with the urban environment, but in reality, Shinrin-Yoku can be practiced everywhere where nature is present, a big park, a garden, and in Brussels there are parks and nature spaces in every corner!
Try it, it is really great and the more you practice these moments of sharing with nature, the more you will become sensitive to its effects!

While waiting for your next "Forest bathing", here is a little movie that offers you 5 minutes of total immersion in a sublime national park in California... put your headset, breathe... let's go.