How To Create Peace, Purpose, Health
Healing Forest takes you on a journey of creating remarkable changes in life through nature. Learn how to face the unique challenges of our times by tapping into nature’s healing powers. Discover priceless ways that cultivate a calm mind, a healthy body, and nourishing relationships.
On this website you will find the best ideas and activities from across the planet.
Fascinating nature connection activities that combine outdoor mindfulness with art and play in unusual ways.
Collect many inspiring articles, stories, films, and insights that will help you and your loved ones grow.
Slow Down. Find Yourself.
For thousands of years our ancestors lived and thrived in the wilderness. Endless grasslands, dense forests and vast stretches of green were an integral part of a place we called home.
But in today’s world, the green spaces are replaced by urban structures, crowded places and polluted environments. This rapid change puts an unwanted pressure on our body and mind. As a result we have seen that anxiety, stress, depression, burnout, chronic illnesses and other ailments are on the rise. Also as a society, there is an increase in anger, addictions, intolerance, apathy, and loneliness. Living in a hyper-connected era, aren’t we getting disconnected from what is truly important?
Let’s see what nature can do for you. Countries around the world are uncovering scientific proof about nature’s healing effects. Japan and South Korea have even created many healing forests where they practice forest bathing or healing forest walks. For our overloaded minds and overworked bodies, nature can yield surprising results.
Watch our 5 min. film to know how.
Ideas That Transform You
So how do we transform our connection with nature in a way that transforms us? How can we start sowing the seeds of peace, kindness, and health in the world around us?
Overcome obstacles. Uplift life.
Every month we share useful articles that prepare you for life’s hurdles – big and small. Invaluable ideas from nature that will uplift your mind, body and relationships. Just like the forest, our site offers many hidden treasures. The more you explore, the more you discover.
Healing Forest has been created in the giving spirit of trees.
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Calm for your Mind, Body, Life
As humans, we have evolved in nature. It’s what makes us feel complete. Multiple research on nature’s healing powers have shown a wide variety of benefits for our physical, mental, and social health. It provides an easy and effective way for avoiding stress, anxiety, burnout, depression, as well as reducing their ill-effects. Connecting with nature boosts our body’s immunity, energy levels, and healing ability. It can improve our mood, sleep, memory as well as focus. Nature activities also have a healthy influence on our emotional well-being and relationship skills.
Try our Nature Calm course with over 150+ ideas for your mind and body, heart and soul. Learn how to tap into the healing powers of nature and create ripples of positive change across your life.
The Healing Forest
Our aim is simple: Helping people heal. Helping forests heal.
This project is run entirely by volunteers. We’d love to hear your thoughts and suggestions in the comments section below.
Our activities include: showcasing the best forest walks, forest meditations, nature art, from around the world. Organising healing forest walks and training people in forest bathing – the practice of healing in nature, with nature. Publishing stories of resilience and wisdom from nature. Highlighting beautiful forests in your country that can serve as healing forests. Bringing attention to inspiring projects and people that give back to nature. Creating change leaders for the future, through our Nature Play and Nature Calm programs.
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It’s funny how, for so many of us, the beauty of a forest tends to draw us. I feel a connection with trees and rocks and moss and creatures that is undeniable. Thank you for bringing this community together.
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Totally agree with this. My wife and I have done a poor job, the last few years, enjoying the beauty around us. Being in nature is perfect.
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Superb project for both environment and people. I love what your team is doing. Yes, forests and nature walks do really help in energizing and healing us. I remember, every summer time when we were kids until we became teenagers, we would travel by ship all the way from Metro Manila to visit our patenal grandparents in Sibuyan Island, Romblon. The island gave us a lot of opportunities to walk in a lush forest, cross streams and swim in a pristine river and the sea. I must say that such experiences are rejuvenating and memorable as they gave us a yearly dose of energy for the coming school year. Now that I am an adult, I really hope that I could make nature and forest walks a regular activity, or at best, live near a forest. More power to all of you! – Shenna (Metro Manila, Philippines).
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I get my strength from nature. When I am among pine trees, I feel as if I’m being embraced by them. Sadness disperses usually, but not always; Suddenly and swiftly, memories and my associated emotions come upon me, and I will think of the animal companions who have shared their lives with me, my soul indestinguishable from theirs. And then Blessed Peace; I feel their presence, and out of the corner of my eye, sometimes I will see a shadow then hear movement. Perhaps leaves moving or a twig snapping. Thank you for reading my letter of love. Peace, Linda the gentle vegan
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