Forest Bathing & Sun Prints

Join us and relax with forest vibes and create unique art with sun prints.

Join Our Forest Bathing & Sun Prints Experience!

Get ready to relax and connect with nature at a carefully selected area of a beautiful broward county park. Dive into the calming art of forest bathing, a peaceful way to unwind and recharge, paired with the creative fun of making beautiful sun prints (photo paper developed by UV exposure). This event is perfect for anyone looking to de-stress and explore nature-let’s soak up the good vibes together!

While forest bathing can certainly be achieved alone, this session focuses on a safe, guided experience by a certified Art Life Coach in a calm group atmosphere.

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Key benefits of forest bathing backed by research:• Decreased blood pressure and lower heart rate • Increased parasympathetic nervous system activity, leading to relaxation • Decreased cortisol levels, the stress hormone • Enhanced immune function through increased natural killer cell activity, which can last for a month after exposure

These effects occur due to:

• Inhaling phytoncides: Plants and trees release these aromatic compounds, which are natural anti-microbial substances. When inhaled, they affect the hippocampus, influencing emotions. For example, 3-Carene, found in pine and cedar trees, binds to GABA receptors in the brain, which are associated with relaxation.

• Listening to nature sounds: Natural soundscapes like those from animals or nature are perceived as relaxing, unlike urban sounds. This is theorized to be due to an unconscious association with the simplicity of life in nature.

• Visually experiencing nature: Simply observing the beauty of nature has a relaxing effect, even if other senses are not engaged.