The Earth has music to those who listen.
Forest Therapy aka Nature Bath Immersion
Forest Therapy: An immersive experience in nature.
Have you ever felt yourself getting ahead of your body, overworking it when you actually needed rest, or have you experienced saying something that does not quite align with your heart?
These are signs of ourselves ignoring our bodily cues, allowing the head to rule over us. Eventually we find ourselves burning out beyond reasons.
Nature is a neutraliser. It does not take sides. That is why many find comfort in nature. Evident-based researches have proven spending time in nature has profound healing effect on the body, mind and soul.
In this 2.5 hours immersive experience also known as forest bathing or forest therapy or forest bath, we will explore what it means to come home to our body for a more holistic living. You will be guided to explore, feel and play in the healing power of nature. Different from hiking, this experience will find us in nature although we will not be doing strenuous exercise and walking long distance. Our focus is on the exploration of self instead of the distance covered.
This practice is grounded on the Japanese way of engaging our body in nature, known as Shinrin-yoku, 森林浴, directly translated as” Forest Bath”. It is scientifically proven to strengthen our immune system as we inhale the phytoncide readily emitted by plants. Beyond that, our certified guide in Nature and Forest Therapy will work with you to help you explore areas within you that might have been neglected, allowing you to come to awareness of your needs.
Come home to your body today.
Reflections by our clients…
在河边公园漫步，风吹过，带着青草的芳香，好像拥抱着我一样的舒服。心里是很轻松，很轻松的感觉，真正活着的感觉。我可以真正感受到快乐，活在当下的快乐。
就在这个时刻，我真正体验的是生命本身的幸福，不多不少，只有我。没有任何的担心，钱，生存，工作，意义什么的。钱永远都不够。如果没有来新加坡，没有离开上海，我还是会有这样的快乐吗？
Walking along the riverside park, I could smell a fresh scent of the meadow in the gentle breeze. I feel held in the arms of the wind. I am relaxed. My heart is at ease. I can feel real happiness, the happiness of being present. At this moment, I’m finally understanding the meaning of living. Not having to worry about anything. Nothing more, nothing less, just me.
Money. Survival. Work. What’s the meaning of it all? Money is never enough. If I had chosen to remain in Shanghai, if I had not come to Singapore, would I have the chance to experienced this kind of happiness?
- Jessie’s journal (written in Chinese) during her Sit Spot (She was visiting Singapore from Shanghai)
“I am always on the move and I have a monkey brain. I never thought I can experience silence in my life and I did it!”
— Rebecca C.
Set aside. Set aside time to rest. Set aside space to grow. Set aside thoughts to feel. Set aside will to yield and surrender.
The wind will blow and soothe you. The trees will shade and protect you. The ground will hold you and establish you. So let the birds chirp and fly. Let the fish swim and move. Let the grass embrace you.
So, let the body say no. So, let the mind be free. So that the spirit takes wings.
Just Be. Be soothed, be yielded, be still. By setting aside.
- Pesvien Neo (Journal entry during her Sit Spot)
“I have a fear to walk bare-footed on the grass. However, I found myself lying on the grass like I'm on my bed. It was just the therapy I needed.”
— D. Dorothy
