Forest Bathing Finder Launches First Ever Full-Service Portal Connecting Walkers With Guides -- Japanese Practice of Shinrin-Yoku Finds a Western Home

ATLANTA, March 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Forest Bathing Finder (FBF – https://www.forestbathingfinder.com/) recently announced the launch of its all-in-one website intended to connect forest bathing walkers with trained guides from all over the world. Shinrin-yoku, the Japanese practice of total mindful immersion in nature, has long been known to have both mental and physical health benefits, as reported in Time magazine. FBF allows forest bathing guides to create profile pages, list qualifications and venues, proposed routes, scheduled walks, and payment acceptance; all to connect guides with walkers who are looking for a personalized forest bathing experience. Forest Bathing Finder is accepting new walker and guide registrations now.

"Forest bathing is what yoga was about 40 years ago – there's that level of excitement," said Alexis Abramson, Ph.D., FBF CEO and Founder. "We're so happy to offer this website as a place where forest bathers and guides can safely connect and interact. Forest bathing walks are powerful for both our physical and mental well-being. These slow-paced walks have been proven to reduce stress, boost feelings of happiness and free up creativity; as well as lower heart rate and blood pressure, improve the immune system and accelerate recovery from illness. Science has finally proven what we have known all along – nature is a healer!"

FBF: A Place Where Walkers and Guides Connect

Finding the perfect forest bathing space and/or guide almost anywhere in the world is now much easier with the FBF platform, which will flawlessly switch between 26 different languages as needed. After a simple sign up, walkers can connect with guides or each other, to explore the best places to find a guided walk in nature. The FBF site displays registered guide profiles and posted forest bathing-locations, offering three main searchable categories: Find a Walk, Post a Walk, Find a Guide. These search categories can be further refined by specific locations, particular guides, languages spoken, and other convenient, helpful criteria.

Registered guide profiles include bios, spoken languages, any certifications, personal social media links, scheduled walks and other useful information to familiarize walkers with guides. Guide packages are affordably priced at $19.95/month with the first three months free. FBF is also happy to help guides set up their profiles if desired.

FBF: Better Physical and Mental Health

Celebrated shinrin-yoku expert, Dr. Qing-Li wrote: "Never have we been so far from merging with the natural world and so divorced from nature. By 2050, 66% of the world's population is projected to live in cities. According to a study sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency, the average American spends 93% of his or her time indoors. But the good news is that even a small amount of time in nature can have an impact on our health."

Literally translated, shinrin-yoku means "forest bath" and is the practice of taking slow, measured walks in nature, while absorbing the sights, smells, feelings and sounds through all five senses. Far more than a mere hike, forest bathing is a type of interactive walking meditation that serenely calms the mind and spirit. This is especially important in an increasingly technological age that separates humanity from its natural origins. Forest bathing returns individuals back to the bosom of nature, offering cleansing clarity, purity and feelings of overall wellness.

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About Forest Bathing Finder (FBF)

FBF is the first and only online, full-service resource created to help users find forest bathing walks all around the world. FBF is a portal that allows forest bathing guides to create individualized profile pages, list their scheduled walks, accept payment and so much more. Forest bathing is rapidly becoming a standard practice used in wholistic treatment of the mind, body and soul. Learn more about forest bathing at: www.ForestBathingFinder.com.

Media Contact:

Alexis Abramson, CEO and Founder
1-877-895-3680
[email protected]

SOURCE Forest Bathing Finder

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