Alchemy of the Forest | Introduction to Forest Bathing: Invitations

Kat Mertens reflects on episode 1 with Michael Keegan, explains how invitations work and invites you to watch episode 2 with Forest Bathing guide Leona Kral.

ALCHEMY OF THE FOREST
Alchemy of the Forest is a documentary series on Forest Bathing or Forest Therapy, based on the originally Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku. The primary goal of Forest Bathing is to support the well-being and health of participants through guided immersive experiences in forests and other naturally healing environments and to help them reconnect with nature. Forest Bathing sessions are gentle walks with a guide providing invitations that help awaken our senses, slow down and soften our hearts, so that we can receive nature’s gifts and remember our relation(ship) with the rest of nature.

While there is a large body of scientific research confirming the benefits of Forest Bathing for our physical and mental health, our aim is to focus on the more subtle emotional, transformative, relational and ecological benefits of the practice and how deep nature connection has been changing the lives of people and whole communities.

DONATIONS
This documentary is made possible thanks to the generosity of and funding from the ANFT, Gemeente ‘s-Hertogenbosch and gifts from backers all around the world. We hope to raise enough budget to keep on interviewing people from all around the world who have been touched by the transformative power of Nature and are willing to share their inspiring stories.

LINKS
More info and background stories at: www.alchemyoftheforest.com

ANFT: www.anft.earth

CREDITS
Video production: Stijn Mertens | www.stinyvideo.nl
Music: 'Rhythmic Empowerment' by Chris Collins | ‪@indiemusicbox‬
Forest Therapy Trainer: Kat Mertens | www.waybackhome.info