BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//https://mybilby.com//Activity Downloader//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nature Connection: Shinrin-yoku (Forest Bathing) UID:20260118T073000-3695@https://mybilby.com DTSTART:20260118T073000 DTEND:20260118T110000 DTSTAMP:20260118T073000 GEO:-35.26868;149.080249 DESCRIPTION:“Forest bathing” or Shinrin-yoku, is a practice that ori ginated in Japan in the 1980s. It involves spending time in a forest or other natural environment to improve physical and mental health. The pra ctice involves slowing down and using your senses to connect with nature . Deeply connecting with nature besides being inherently rewarding and e liciting a host of positive emotions also has been demonstrated to have numerous benefits for our psychological, emotional and physical health a nd wellbeing. For further information on the science, benefits and pract ice of forest bathing and nature connection please see the Greater Good Science Centre for further information at https://greatergood.berkeley.e du/article/item/why_forest_bathing_is_good_for_your_health This activity will be undertaken in the "Aranda Bushland Nature Reserve” and includ es an introduction to forest bathing followed by a series of ‘Invitati ons’: i.e., activities designed to encourage a deeper connection with the natural world around us. Please note this walk will involve delibera te periods of quiet, attentive, and reflective mindful walking/sitting t o foster a more immersive experience of and deeper connection with the c ountry we will be walking in. URL:https://canberrabushwalkingclub.mybilby.com/activities/3695 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR