Forest Bathing
Observe Nature & Breathe Deeply
Forest Bathing in Crocheron Park
Instructor: Linda Lombardo
Saturday, September 20th at 10 am
Certified as a forest therapy guide by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs (ANFT), Linda Lombardo has led over 250 walks in the past five years. She became the first certified Forest Therapy guide on Long Island, NY, in 2017, partnering with local arboretums and preserves to offer unique experiences. Additionally, Linda is a Master Naturalist certified by Quality Parks and has over 20 years of experience as a life coach through the Coaches Training Institute. She blends her coaching with nature, creating transformative "wild heart" experiences.
What is Forest Bathing?
Forest bathing, a blend of fitness and mindfulness, began in Japan in the 1980s as shinrin-yoku, meaning "forest bathing" or "taking in the forest atmosphere." It was created to help people disconnect from technology and reconnect with nature. The practice quickly became popular, and by the 1990s, researchers confirmed its health benefits.Though Japan popularized shinrin-yoku, many cultures have long understood that spending time in nature is good for health.
