Shinrin Yoku North West
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in stunning NW Tasmania forests, experiencing deep relaxation and sensory connection with nature.
- Engage with tailored activities like stretching and deep breathing to enhance your health and reduce stress.
- Follow certified guide Elspeth Brock through local bushland, inspired by science and poetry for a unique experience.
- Conclude your 2-hour walk with a soothing cup of herbal tea, embracing the calming atmosphere of the surroundings.
Shinrin Yoku North West offers guided Forest Therapy walks in NW Tasmania.
Connecting our senses with nature has many health benefits and can help to ‘reset’ our stress levels and promote good health. A forest therapy guide helps you to slow down, and be present in your body and the environment. Forest Therapy is an evidence based practice that can reduce the effects of stress, help to enhance your immune system and improve mood.
Be invited to take part in activities to enhance the health benefits of being in nature such as stretching, deep breathing and sensory activities. Be inspired by science and poetry.
Experience the deep relaxation that comes from sensory immersion in nature and presence in your own body.
Elspeth Brock is a certified Forest Therapy guide with the International Nature and Forest Therapy Alliance and trained in horticulture and mindfulness practices.
NW Tasmania has stunning forests, rivers and some of the cleanest air in the world.
Walks can be tailored to a time and place to suit your group such as Fern Glade, The Tasmanian Arboretum, Emu Valley Rhododendron Gardens and the Tarkine. They run for 2 hours and conclude with a cup of herbal tea.
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Forest Therapy Guided Walk
Experience the deep relaxation of forest therapy. Be guided through activities to enhance the health benefits of nature and experience sensory immersion in your body and the environment.
This 2hr guided walk will talk you through a local bushland or garden setting, be inspired by science and poetry, stretch, breathe and finish up with a cup of herbal tea. The guide will help you slow down and notice things you may not normally see, Learn techniques to enhance the health benefits of nature.
Elspeth Brock your guide is a trained horticulturalist and certified forest therapy guide.
Booking can be make for public walks through Eventbrite or contact us to arrange a private session for your group- with tailored time, date and location.
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