poniedziałek, 27 sierpnia 2018

SHINRIN-YOKU

   Shinrin-yoku is a term that means "taking in the forest atmosphere" or "forest bathing." It was developed in Japan during the 1980s and has become a popular method of preventative health care and healing in Japanese medicine. The idea of shinrin-yoku is about walks in a natural area to relax, calm down and revitalize. Dr Qing Li who is one of the world's top experts in shinrin-yoku shares his experience and results of scientific studies in his book "Shinrin-Yoku: The Art and Science of Forest Bathing". The scientifically-proven benefits of shinrin-yoku include:
  • Boosted immune system functioning, with an increase in the count of the body's Natural Killer (NK) cells.
  • Reduced blood pressure
  • Reduced stress
  • Improved mood
  • Increased ability to focus
  • Accelerated recovery from surgery or illness
  • Increased energy level
  • Improved sleep
   The results of shinrin-yoku are impressive and we can easily apply some of the rules to our regular practice even when we live in the city:
  • Every day spend time (30 minutes at least) around trees in the nearby park
  • During the walk try to calm your mind by listening to trees rustling and birds singing 
  • Decorate your balcony or terrace with plants
  • Fill your home with house plants 
  • Vaporise essential tree oils
   I like to visit Park Tarnogajski in my neighborhood. A lot of old trees grow there that create a nice atmosphere. The park was created with funds from the Wrocław Citizens' Budget and opened officially in May 2018. I often visit the park with my kids during the weekends. They ride their bikes and I sit on a bench with a book in my hands ;) In regards to my apartment I have many plants already and I use tree oils (especially pine oil) during hot baths in the winter. The main rules of shining-yoku have already been present in my life for a long time but now I discovered how important they are and what a great impact they have on my health.

Shinrin-yoku by Dr Qing Lee
Park Tarnogajski in Wrocław














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