It has been proven that spending time in green space or bringing nature inside your home benefit both your mental and physical health. The Biophilia Hypothesis suggests that human possess an innate tendency to seek connections with nature and other forms of life. An American biologist, Edward Osborne Wilson, introduced and popularised the hypothesis in his book, Biophilia (1984) defining it as “an innate and genetically determined affinity of human being with the natural world”.
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You all know how much I love nature and especially walking in the woods. Have you ever heard of forest therapy? Let me introduce you to it.
This practice originated in Japan 40 years ago, where it is known as Shinrin-Yoku (translates as "bathing in the atmosphere of the forest"). In the 1980s the Japanese government carried out extensive scientific research which found that a 2 hour forest therapy session could reduce high blood pressure, lower cortisol levels (the stress hormone ) and improve concentration and memory.
The session I had with Sonya last Saturday was a very emotional healing session and a strong way to turn off the chatter in my mind. I have found forest therapy to share a lot of the Biophilic principles I apply in my interior designs. So, please have a read at what Sonya has to say about forest bathing.
