Can a walk in the forest really serve as therapy and promote health & recovery? Yes indeed: when done correctly so called “forest bathing” can be all of this and more, lifting team spirit and serving as a setting for a memorable event. To get the most out of it, it’s recommended to go with an expert who will explain the difference between forest bathing and a normal walk in the woods. With the right instructions, you’ll feel stress ebbing away – all without losing your clothes, of course.
Learning from the masters
Most people have never experienced the forest quite like this: consciously restful, immune-strengthening and far from the everyday. Some of the best people to tell you all about the health-promoting functions of the forest are the team at Waldschule Bodensee. Experts take participants on a journey through the senses, and open up whole new insights into the functions and ecosystem of forests. This is all framed around team activities - cooking with forest ingredients, art, or a cosy end to the day in Bregenz’s “Waldhaus” forest house.
- Duration: up to 3 hours
- www.waldschule-bodensee.at
Regaining strength in Gargellen
Forest bathing in Gargellen truly immerses participants in the wonders of the local forest. Trees, moss and leaves become an unexpected source of strength and inspiration. Creative forces are revitalised, stress in the body almost automatically disappears, and the entire being is filled with new energy. All good things take time: it’s best to allot 5 hours, of which 2 hours are spent walking.
- Duration: around 5 hours (actual walking time: 2 hours)
- www.montafon.at
A taster for forest bathing
When’s the last time the team did something together for the very first time? Such experiences strengthen togetherness, and an afternoon trying forest bathing at the Ländliches Fortbildungs Institute is the perfect opportunity. Surrounded by fresh woodland air, experts lead the team and show the true potential of the forest. As a happy side effect, everyone will leave feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.
Forest bathing with Nadine Maier
Nadine Maier defines the forest as a “space for mindfulness” and helps people discover forest bathing. She helps participants understand this source of energy, relaxation and health which is within easy reach of us all. Nadine provides the perfect accompaniment to first-timers, who’ll leave with plenty of tips, exercises and relaxation techniques to try.
- Duration: around 3 hours
- www.nadine-maier.com
Forest bathing in Faschina
The natural paradise of Faschina offers another perfect setting to dive into nature with all senses, on a mindful journey of discovery. Easy exercises help participants see the forest through new eyes and discover its hidden powers. Energy reserves are almost automatically topped up on this 2-hour rejuvenating experience for body and mind.
- Duration: around 2 hours
- www.vorarlberg-alpenregion.at
