Forest Guides
Embark on a journey of mindful connection with nature. Held amidst the beauty of West Michigan's diverse parks and reserves, these sessions offer a unique opportunity to slow down, engage your senses, and discover the therapeutic power of the forest.
I believe in the healing power of nature. My vision is to support human beings as they awaken their senses to embodiment and become fully present in nature and the forest.
What is forest therapy?
It is a practice based on forest bathing, Shinrin-yoku, a practice developed out of Japan that immerses people into their original environment. The forest acts as a therapist- inviting us to slow down, take a deep breath, pay attention to the present moment, remember who we are, rediscover our innate purpose and ways in which we can serve the world.
Benefits of spending time in the forest:
Through immersing ourselves in nature and engaging our senses, we can glean many benefits of forest therapy such as:
Improved immune function
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Reduced stress & depression
“The forest is the therapist, I am the guide.”
- Amos Clifford founder of ANFT
Guide Locations
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Pickerel Lake
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Ken O Sha
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