Discovering the Art of Forest Bathing: A Path to Inner Peace with Tammy Minuti

This week, Ellen speaks to Tammy Minuti, who regularly guides folks in the lesser-known practice of forest bathing, or Shinrin Yoku, highlighting its potential for enhancing well-being and for connecting with the silent voice of Nature. Tammy shares insights from her journey as a certified guide, providing guidance on how to immerse yourself in nature's therapeutic embrace. Discover how a slow, meditative walk through the forest can reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and reconnect us with the natural world in a profound way. Learn about Tammy's personal experiences and the unique moments she has witnessed while guiding diverse groups in this inspiring and enriching practice.

Suggested intention focus for this week

Hearing the wisdom of the indigenous teacher Tammy speaks to, for our suggested intention focus this week, let us remember that we are all ancestors in the making and will to be mindful of our responsibility for future generations, and for the healthy and vibrant future of all Nature.

Please join us in holding this.

Tammy’s website: tammyminuti.com

Upcoming public Forest Bathing walks include:

April: Wild Week at The Retreat House - Richardson, TX

https://www.retreathousecommunity.org/calendar

May: Wellness weekend in Calumet, MI, Expedition Inn

 https://www.expeditioninn.com/

June and October: Healing Garden - St. Charles, IL

https://www.healinggardensatstonehillfarm.com/

More walks will be posted on Tammy’s website, tammyminuti.com

Mentioned in this episode:

Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT) https://anft.earth/

The Forest Bathing Institute https://tfb.institute/

The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, IL https://mortonarb.org/

The Healing Gardens at Stone Hill Farm, Saint Charles, IL https://www.healinggardensatstonehillfarm.com/

Chicago Botanic Garden https://www.chicagobotanic.org/

Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX https://www.smu.edu/perkins/publicprograms/certificate-in-spiritual-direction/certificate-in-spiritual-direction

HeartMath Institute Tree Interconnectivity research,  https://www.heartmath.org/resources/videos/interconnectivity-tree-research-project/

HeartMath Institute Tree Rhythm Research, https://treerhythms.net/

The Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth, by Zoë Schlanger Amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/Light-Eaters-Unseen-Intelligence-Understanding/dp/0063073854/ref=sr_1_1

Your Guide to Forest Bathing (Expanded Edition): Experience the Healing Power of Nature, by M. Amos Clifford Amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Guide-Forest-Bathing-Expanded/dp/1590035135/ref=sr_1_1

Healing Trees: A Pocket Guide to Forest Bathing, by Ben Page Amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Trees-Pocket-Forest-Bathing/dp/1647224187/ref=sr_1_1