Forest bathing in Edenkoben: Relax and experience mindfulness!

Forest bathing in Edenkoben: Relax and experience mindfulness!

On Friday, July 4th, the Southern Wine Route District Adult Education Center a particularly relaxing experience: forest bathing. From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., all nature enthusiasts in Edenkoben can discover the forest with all their senses. The course aims to promote mindfulness and offer participants a welcome break in nature.

But what exactly is forest bathing? Originally from Japan, the term not only means being in the forest, but also being mindful of your surroundings. Mindfulness in nature describes it as an opportunity to gain new experiences with nature and relax. Scientific studies show that a day in the forest can not only lower blood pressure, but also bring the entire autonomic nervous system into balance.

Health Benefits of Forest Bathing

The positive effects of forest bathing are diverse. The trees release messenger substances, so-called terpenes, which not only help communication between the trees, but can also benefit our immune system. Loud Health.de These terpenes strengthen natural killer cells, a subset of white blood cells that recognize and fight virus-infected cells. Terpenes can also increase the production of messenger substances in the brain that help regulate cortisol, blood sugar and blood pressure.

For the relaxing hike, a circular route of around three kilometers is offered, which has almost no differences in altitude. Breaks are planned at suitable places, which make it possible to enjoy nature even more intensively and to exchange ideas. The meeting point is the right parking lot of the peace monument in Edenkoben, and participation costs 26 euros.

How to participate

Anyone who is interested should register quickly. Registration can be done easily online at www.vhs-suew.de by phone at 06341 940-188 or by email at vhs@suedliche-weinstrasse.de. Participating in a group enriches the experience and allows you to enjoy forest bathing together.

In times of everyday stress, taking a break in nature is more important than ever. Take advantage of the opportunity and do something good for your body and mind – go forest bathing in Edenkoben!