Forest bathing
Forest bathing is a great way to get closer to nature and to discover the magic of the forest with all your senses. The calming effect of forest baths also has a scientifically proven positive effect on your health.
Health benefits: It can lead to enhanced mental sharpness, stress reduction, improved sleep, and a stronger immune system.
Where: In the forest.
Duration: 1-3 hours.
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Mindful hiking
Mindful hiking strengthens your five senses (sight, sound, smell, touch and taste) and increases your presence, receptiveness and awareness of your surroundings. It also awakens curiosity and playfulness.
Health benefits: Can lead to increased body awareness, calmness, and presence.
Where: A hiking trail, park, or garden.
Duration: 30-60 minutes.
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Mindfulness at the beach
Combine a lovely time at the beach with comfortable exercises for wellbeing and increased presence. Practicing mindfulness has a scientifically proven positive effect on our health.
Health benefits: Can lead to increased attention, improved emotional balance and body awareness.
Where: On the beach.
Duration: 30 minutes.
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Evening ritual
An evening ritual can improve the quality of your sleep, and it is also a way to soothe your body and soul with kindness and gratitude.
Health benefits: Re-charging, relaxation, wellbeing for the body, mind, and soul.
Where: At your own home or in a holiday home, hotel, B&B etc.
Duration: 1 hour.
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Wellbeing cold bath
To take a cold bath, or going on a winter swim gives you a wonderful possibility to connect with nature. Take care of yourself, get resilience training, and be in a happy place.
Health benefits: Can strengthen the immune system, improve stress management, sleep,
blood circulation, lower blood pressure and your increase you general mental wellbeing.
Where: In a lake, at the sea, or in a cold tub.
Duration: 30-60 minutes.
Wellbeing bird watching
Take your time and embrace nature and the surroundings. Use all your senses to experience the wild birdlife. It teaches you the patience of waiting, feeling the excitement of discovering a new species for the first time.
Health benefits: Bird watching can strengthen your physical and mental health.
Duration: 1 – 3 hours.
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Outdoor sleeping – for your wellbeing
Sleeping outside listening to the sounds of nature, breathing cold, fresh air, and being wakening by the early morning sun will give strength, nourishment, and health benefits to your body, mind, and soul.
Health benefits: Reset your circadian rhythm, improve cognitive function, enhance your mood, increase brain activity and find inner peace.
Duration: enough time for a good night’s sleep.
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Meditation journey – sensory walk
This is a sound journey that you may use while walking outdoors in the nature. Listen and enjoy.
Meditation journey – inner journey
This is a sound journey that you may use when you need to find inner peace, and happiness.
Meditation journey – wellbeing relaxation
This is a sound journey that you may use when you need to have a break, relax, and calm down.
