Immerse yourself with doTERRA Shinrin-Yoku

<<9>> Warm sunlight

<<10>> filters through the scattered treetops.

<<14>> A gentle breeze flows throughout the branches,

<<17>> breathing subtle movement into the serene forest.

<<22>> As the scene settles, your surroundings become still,

<<28>> motionless.

<<31>> The scent of coniferous trees revives your mind.

<<35>> And the cool morning air fills your lungs.

<<44>> Nature is where you belong.

<<62>> Humans have spent only a mere fraction of our existence amongst the concrete

<<67>> and steel of urban landscapes.

<<71>> For much of our history,

<<73>> a staggering 99.99% was intimately intertwined with nature.

<<83>> It is no wonder, then,

<<84>> that human beings are instinctively drawn to the very place

<<88>> where our mind and body feel nurtured.

<<98>> In the Japanese practice

<<100>> known as Shinrin-Yoku or forest bathing, we immerse ourselves

<<105>> in the restorative embrace of nature in three steps.

<<112>> One, disengage.

<<115>> Two, breathe and interact with nature.

<<120>> Three, transition ourselves back into daily life.

<<126>> It is through this connection with nature that we rediscover

<<130>> the ancient bond between humanity and the gifts of the earth.

<<140>> Over three decades ago,

<<141>> Japan recognised the powerful potential of forests

<<145>> and initiated a national health program centered

<<148>> around forest bathing.

<<152>> Since then, Shinrin-Yoku has become a standard practice in Japanese culture

<<156>> with designated healing forests scattered across the country

<<161>> and countless clinical studies validating its

<<164>> transformative power.

<<167>> Since 2004, the Japanese Society of Forest Therapy

<<171>> has uncovered fascinating evidence based insights into the physiological

<<175>> and psychological systems that flourish in the presence of nature.

<<181>> It transcends the realm of the body,

<<184>> extending its nurturing effects to mental and emotional realms.

<<189>> Studies have shown its efficacy in providing mental relaxation

<<194>> and cultivating a sense of balance and well-being.

<<199>> Forest air alone accounts

<<201>> for half of the beneficial health effects of forest bathing.

<<205>> The oxygen rich environment invigorates us,

<<209>> but it is the trees and plants that offer

<<212>> something extraordinary.

<<215>> They release phytoncides,

<<216>> airborne compounds that protect them from environmental threats.

<<221>> Many of the discovered benefits of forest bathing

<<224>> are attributed to these compounds.

<<227>> Research not only reveals the interconnectedness

<<231>> between humans and the natural world around us, but urges us to reconnect

<<236>> with our native environment and foster a world within us.

<<242>> Nature is our timeless sanctuary.

<<245>> It's where we came from.

<<247>> It's where we have always belonged.