Ep. 81: Forest Bathing For Better Health: An Interview With Elizabeth Mintun
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In this episode, Nikki interviews Elizabeth about the benefits of Forest Bathing, also known as Shinrin Yoku.
Elizabeth Mintun is a psychotherapist and mindful life coach. Elizabeth has a psychotherapy private practice in Columbus, Ohio and an online mindfulness-based life coaching practice. She also facilitates an online self-care membership called The Calming Ground, which supports and guides women to move from feeling depleted, overwhelmed, and exhausted to feeling energized, confident, and inspired. Elizabeth is the creator and host of The Calming Ground Podcast and she is a certified Qigong teacher and Forest Therapy Guide.
In this episode, Nikki and Elizabeth go over
What is forest bathing, and the history of it
The sequence used, including a tea ceremony ritual
The relationship between the earth, plants, rocks etc between us and the land
Aroma connection during the practice
Being able to do this practice without access to forests
How often someone can practice forest bathing
The benefits of forest bathing include; immune health, blood pressure, cognition, focus, memory, emotional, and spirit connection and more
Allow yourself to notice your surroundings
Connect with Elizabeth
Website: https://www.thecalmingground.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecalmingground
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