Dare2Go Forest Bathing
D2R. A WAY OF LIFE
Choose to practice D2R by learning the technique of Forest Bathing!
And into the forest I go to lose my mind and find my Soul
No real excellence, personal or social, artistic, philosophical, scientific, or moral, can arise without solitude.”
Meaning
What is forest bathing? This Japanese practice is a process of relaxation; known in Japan as shinrin yoku.
The main purpose of Forest Bathing is to Calm Overstimulation from artificial and urban environments.
It helps both adults and children to de-stress and boost health and wellbeing in a natural way.
Forest Bathing & God
From city nearby woodlands and historical places, to unique habitats and never ending wilderness, forests are as unique and varied as the people who visit them. Whether it’s an adventure filled mountain bike outing or simply sitting quietly under a tree, heading to the forest is the perfect way to take time out to D2R.
Decide where to go. Find your corner and relax!
Don’t have a plan.
Clear your mind from worries and let God and nature take over!
Always bring your D2R jOURNAL and write down things that God through nature will speak to you!
REST AND SOAK IT IN!
Some Goals and Gains
Leave your phone behind! Be present, in the moment.
Prepare yourself to slow down by practicing deep breathing techniques! Slow breaths in and out for a couple of minutes.
Enjoy Silence! Something that is hard to find in this days!
Let your senses be re awaken by the forest.
Forest Bathing, is good for both physical and mental wellbeing. It is proven to reduce stress hormone production, improve feelings of happiness and free up creativity, as well as lower heart rate and blood pressure, boost the immune system and accelerate recovery from illness.
First Steps / Logistics
AGAIN…Leave your phone behind!
Forest Bathing can be practiced in Parks near by or far depending on the amount of time you have.
On the daily basis you can plan to spend your 1 hr of D2R surrounded by trees in a quiet corner around your neighborhood.
During the weekends explore other forests: National Forests or even National Parks where Trees abound and everything calls for forest bathing
Forest Bathing can also include meditation, prayer, thermal bathing, drawing and painting in nature, bird watching! Endless possibilities!
DARE2GO…Next Steps…
Once you have started to D2R on the regular bases, one hr a day, you will realize you want more!
That means you are ready to choose from all the other Dare2Go options :
- 1/2 a day D2R,
- Full day D2R
- Full CAMP OUT weekend D2R! 48HR AWAY FROM SCREENS CHALLENGE
- By yourself, with people you want to share with,
- Choose from our different places and seasons you want to go! As you practice the art of Disconnect 2 Reconnect you will come to realize that moving away from all electronics is a growing liberating fulfilling experience you will want to adopt for the rest of your life!
- SHORT, 1/2, LONG Term D2R style: 1 hike x month= 12 hikes p/year, 1 hike every 15 days= 24 hikes a year, 1 hike per week = 48 + hikes a year! Dare to D2R NOW