Episode 21: Sensing The Last Frontier, Healing the Mind, Body and Spirit Through Forest Bathing

After just returning from a rejuvenating trip to the Last Frontier, Todd and Wendie gush about the Japanese relaxation technique they learned that healed their mind, body and spirit.Shinrin-Yoku was coined in Japan in the 1980's and is known as forest bathing. It involves immersing yourself in the draping of nature as you walk through the forest. Wendie and Todd were very intentional about their hikes in Alaska and talk all about how soothing the experience was for their soul, "it was so healing to be in God's creation." Japan has been practicing this technique for hundreds of years to help calm a stressed mind and body. Today, you will find out exactly how you can tune in to nature whilst using all 5 senses to completely dissolve into serenity. In this conversation, you'll learn...-The origins of Shinrin Yoku and what it actually is...03:25-How Shinrin Yoku impacted Wendie and Todd's hikes throughout Alaska...05:05-The science behind why Shinrin Yoku is so beneficial for your health...06:00The average American spends over 90% of their life indoorsVisibly Fit, Episode 9: Sunshine, Sunflowers and Vitamin DVisibly Fit, Episode 2: Exercise Your Right To Exercise-Wendie dishes out a challenge for you today...09:15-The healing power of experiencing the 5 senses through Shinrin Yoku...10:40-Why silence is more effective in reducing anxiety than soothing music...13:55-Google the arctic squirrel; amazing experiences from Alaska...15:45-You deserve to pin yourself in on your calendar...17:45To learn more and for free resources go to www.wendiepett.com. If you haven't listened to the Introduction and the first 5 episodes of the Visibly Fit Podcast make sure you do. You will be encouraged that becoming Visibly Fit is actually within REACH. You can download the worksheets at www.wendiepett.com/visiblyfitpodcast