Forest Bathing—Shinrin Yoku.
This new range of natural room sprays, pure essential oil blends for diffuser, aroma lamp, and bath salts is inspired by the Japanese concept of Forest Bathing—Shinrin yoku—which is the practise of slow, mindful walking through the forest, among the trees. This idea came about in the 1980s when Japanese researchers became interested in something which our ancestors have known for generations: that the forest has a positive influence on our body and psyche. In the course of their investigation, Japanese scientists found that a simple 15 minute walk in the woods already begins to lower stress, and they measured reduced levels of the stress hormone Cortisol, stabilization of blood pressure, relaxation of the nervous system,
and improved immune system response in test subjects. Another interesting discovery was that although the effects are less long-lasting, the same benefits are available to us when we utilize tree essences and oils at home.
The impulse for creating these forest fragrances was to allow everyone to indulge in the wonderful feeling of wellbeing that arises from a walk in the woods, even if they can’t always go there physically, and to bring these restorative scents and benefits into our homes. As well, essential oils from trees have a welcome function indoors—they naturally disinfect our air space and have a beneficial effect on our airways.
