Forest bathing – Find yourself in Canada’s Forests

Canada’s forests are a national treasure and a place to find yourself in nature. Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is simply spending time outdoors under the canopy of trees

Nearly 40 years of extensive research shows a wide range of health benefits from forest bathing, including decreased stress, improved mood states, a variety of mental health benefits, improved vigor, reduced fatigue and feelings of awe https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5580555/

Come spend some time under a canopy of trees in Canada’s National Parks and Boreal forests. You will breathe easier and deeper and find a sense of wonder and awe

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