Waldbaden im Plänterwald mit dem Waldbademeister!

In the organizer's words:

Shinrin Yoku" / forest bathing, which has been practiced in Japan since the 1980s, was devised to offer company employees a counterbalance to work stress , which was having a devastating effect on human health. The practice of counteracting this development through mindfulness and meditative exercises in nature is still promoted by the state in the Land of the Rising Sun to this day and has ensured healthier lifestyles and a far more vital population overall since its introduction.

Forest bathing in Berlin is also about offering overworked city dwellers a balance to their stressful working day. Unfortunately, everyone is talking about burnout - but there is a cure for it.

Moreover, forest bathing not only has stress-reducing effects. Various scientific studies have shown that participants experience an improved mood due to increased production of happiness hormones. The immune system is strengthened by an intensified activation of the killer cells in the body, which are stimulated by so-called phytoncides, organic compounds released by trees that enable them to communicate with each other!

Furthermore, heart health is strengthened, the ability to concentrate increases, because the mind calms down, cognitive functions and sleep also improve...and in addition, social connections are strengthened in forest bathing units, because the shared group experience in nature connects people on a deeper level.

The focus of my tours is on experiencing the healing effects of the natural forest environment, which are perceived with all the senses. Mindful exercises and meditations are practiced, and a lot of forest-specific knowledge is imparted, because experience has taught us that the more we understand what is happening around us, the more efficiently rest and relaxation can take place.