Ecotherapy

Nature is with no doubt the greatest healer. I believe in the importance of connecting with nature in order to recover our health and wellbeing. There are scientific studies that prove the benefits of spending time in nature by reducing stress and enhancing the immune system. Ecotherapy consists of different practices such as mindfulness, grounding and sensing exercises. Forest Bathing, also known as Shinrin Yoku, is one of  the most popular practice in Ecotherapy. It is about immersing yourself in a forest with the five senses, walking slowly and in silence, paying attention to the details and staying very conscious. Furthermore, the aromatic substances of trees have a beneficial effect on the immune system and the nervous system.

I have practiced Ecotherapy before having started study it in group activities and on my own in an intuitive way. I have attended several introductory workshops of Natural Academy in England and I am currently training at the Ecopsychology School of Spain. While learning about nature-based practices, I have been facilitating these activities in various workshops, groups and outdoor retreats. Every time I am more convinced of the many benefits that these practices have on us. They remind us that we belong to the Earth and somehow they return us the sense of belonging that many of us had lost.