As we set off, our guide informed us that the only goal was to take the short walk to a mountain creek, noticing nature at a snail pace. That's it. To clarify, forest bathing has nothing to do with immersing yourself in water. Instead, forest bathing allows one to dive into the five senses, taking a more mindful approach to a typical ramble in the woods.
Travel Hack: Mindful Café will take you to the quiet hidden places ideal for forest bathing, and provide the most perfect cup of tea when you arrive.
"Here in the Central Sierra, we are at a special advantage because when you combine mindfulness practices with nature, you get a double whammy of benefits," explains Susan Madden, owner and Mindfulness Guide at Mindful Café. "For me, when I'm in particular need of healing, the woods are where I go. The sounds of the breeze blowing through the treetops, water tumbling over rocks, birdsong, the sights and smells of all that surrounds me is soothing. As naturalist John Burroughs so aptly said, 'I go to nature to be soothed and healed and to have my senses put in order.'"
"It wasn't too long ago that most people would have written that off as some airy-fairy, pseudo-science bunk (and many still do), but mindfulness has come into the mainstream lately, in part because of the huge number of reputable, scientific studies finding a myriad of health benefits associated with mindfulness practices." Ms. Madden informs.
What if you skipped the classic hike to Yosemite Falls or the Mist Trail? What if you opted for forest bathing instead? Turn of the messages and news alerts of the day. Rediscover quality time surrounded by the enchantment of trees, moss, rocks, and the sights and sounds of a rapid's rushing current.
Continue reading about Mindful Café in the article, "The Healing Nature of, well … Nature."
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About Mindful Café
Founder, Susan Madden, brings together her passions as a Meditation Teacher, Retreat Leader, Labyrinth Facilitator, Forest Bathing Guide, and Community Builder to fulfill her purpose of helping people create a more peaceful life. Her work is based on real, scientifically proven practices that have been shown to improve your health. She believes in keeping things simple because life is complicated enough!For more information visit www.MindfulCafe.life.
About Visit Yosemite | Madera County
Formed in 1985, Visit Yosemite | Madera County's mission is to draw the millions of visitors of Yosemite National Park to the many businesses and attractions in its gateway. We invite visitors to take a journey from the Fossil Discovery Center to the Madera Wine Trail and onward into the High Sierra. Along the way, discover incredible dining, talented tradespersons, four-seasons of water sports at Bass Lake, the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad, and mighty adventures right up to the massive Giant Sequoia trees. Madera County is the gateway to so much more.Website: www.theholidayandtravelmagazine.blogspot.com.au
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