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SUMMARY:Nature Connection: Shinrin-yoku (Forest Bathing)
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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. This activity will be undertaken in The Pinnacles and Kama
 /Molonglo River Nature Reserves and includes an introduction to forest b
 athing followed by a series of ‘Invitations’ along the journey- i.e.
 , activities designed to encourage a deeper connection with the natural 
 world around us. Starting in the Pinnacles, we travel southwest through 
 Kama toward the Molonglo River. Our return journey offers a fresh perspe
 ctive on each reserve, ensuring a varied experience throughout. The terr
 ain includes fire trails, narrow footpads, and light off-track sections 
 with undulating ground, roots, and loose rocks. Gaiters or long pants ar
 e mandatory for leg protection. Given the nature of the terrain the hike
 s linear distance (11.0 km) and elevation gain (300m) makes this physica
 l effort equivalent to a 14.0km on-track walk. The activity is likely to
  take 3.5hrs-4.5hrs to complete and is best suited for walkers who have 
 an interest in nature connection, are comfortable off-track, possess a m
 oderate level of fitness, and have successfully completed at least one h
 ike similar in nature within the past 3 months. For further information 
 on the science, benefits and practice of forest bathing and nature conne
 ction please see the Greater Good Science Centre for further information
 : https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/why_forest_bathing_is_go
 od_for_your_health
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