Forest Bathing in Ave Maria
Enjoy a nature-based wellness experience led by a Certified Forest Bathing Guide in Ave Maria's North Park. The program includes a guided meditation and sensory explorations such as sight, hearing and touch to reconnect with nature and yourself. Forest bathing, also known as shinrin-yoku, is not a hike or educational but instead a chance to fully relax. It was established in Japan, where it is called shinrin-yoku. It has been proven to have physical and mental health benefits such as helping with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep, cardiovascular and respiratory issues, and immune function. This program is for ages 18+. Free parking. Restrooms available.