What is Forest bathing?
- An evidence-based wellness practice that began in Japan in the early 1980's, now a growing movement worldwide
- "Forest bathing" is a translation of the Japanese term shinrin-yoku; you may also hear it referred to as "forest therapy"
- A gentle walk, two to three hours long, during which your guide will offer a series of invitations to reconnect you with your senses and the natural world
- Unlike a hike, there is no destination and, unlike a naturalist walk, you'll gain knowledge through your senses not your intellect
- Research has shown multiple physiological and psychological benefits, from lowered blood pressure, reduced stress, and boosted immune functions to increased focus, clarity, and creativity
YOUR FOREST THERAPY GUIDE
I was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. For more than 60 years, my family has lived in the same valley in which I now guide.
The early part of my career was spent in the professional theatre on the US mainland; later, back on O‘ahu, in marketing and communications. But I've always loved the outdoors. An avid hiker, I belong to the Hawaiian Trail & Mountain Club and have trekked in the Grand Canyon and in Provence, France. I also practice Iyengar Yoga.
I received my forest therapy guide training and certification from the Association of Nature & Forest Therapy Guides & Programs and have now guided more than 225 walks. I am also certified in Wilderness First Aid (WFA), as well as a Certified Forest Therapy Trail Consultant.
I look forward to meeting you and introducing you to the forest and to forest bathing. By the way, I'm fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Aloha,
Phyllis
(she/her/hers)
The early part of my career was spent in the professional theatre on the US mainland; later, back on O‘ahu, in marketing and communications. But I've always loved the outdoors. An avid hiker, I belong to the Hawaiian Trail & Mountain Club and have trekked in the Grand Canyon and in Provence, France. I also practice Iyengar Yoga.
I received my forest therapy guide training and certification from the Association of Nature & Forest Therapy Guides & Programs and have now guided more than 225 walks. I am also certified in Wilderness First Aid (WFA), as well as a Certified Forest Therapy Trail Consultant.
I look forward to meeting you and introducing you to the forest and to forest bathing. By the way, I'm fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Aloha,
Phyllis
(she/her/hers)
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