Forest Bathing and Mindfulness
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Forest Bathing & Mindfulness
“Forest Bathing” emerged in Japan in the 1980s as a physiological and psychological exercise called shinrin-yoku (“forest bathing” or “taking in the forest atmosphere”). The purpose was twofold: to offer an eco-antidote to tech-boom burnout and to inspire residents to reconnect with and protect the country’s forests. Relax, focus, and engage with nature through mindfulness meditiation! We’ll head to the Hoyt Arboretum, to enjoy the serenity of the trees while you are guided through a mindfulness practice. This is a fantastic day to center yourself before finals!
“Forest Bathing” emerged in Japan in the 1980s as a physiological and psychological exercise called shinrin-yoku (“forest bathing” or “taking in the forest atmosphere”). The purpose was twofold: to offer an eco-antidote to tech-boom burnout and to inspire residents to reconnect with and protect the country’s forests.
Relax, focus, and engage with nature through mindfulness meditation! We’ll head to the Hoyt Arboretum, to enjoy the serenity of the trees while you are guided through a mindfulness practice. This is a fantastic day to center yourself before finals!
How to Register
Registration opens:
Friday, February 17, 2023
Trip Fee: $15 / $7*
*We have a limited amount of scholarships available based on financial need. If you qualify, the trip fee is cut in half thanks to scholarship funding from ASB. We accept cash, checks, credit/debit cards, and apple/samsung/google pay.
How to Sign Up:
To register for a trip, stop by the College Outdoors office in Fowler 239. We’re open Mon - Thurs 9am-5pm, and Fridays 9am-3pm.
Registration is all first paid first serve.
Trip Type
- Day Trip
- Hiking
Physical Demands
No experience necessary! We’ll teach you all you need to know about meditation. You should be prepared to walk on some uneven terrain near campus.
What to Expect
- ☐ Sleeping indoors
- ☐ Sleeping outdoors
- ☐ Electricity
- ☐ Wifi
- ☑ Cell phone service
- ☐ Heating
- ☐ Beds
- ☑ Bathrooms
- ☑ Gender-inclusive bathrooms
- ☐ Showers
- ☐ Wheelchair accessible
- ☐ Food for any Dietary Restrictions