“Nature mindfulness walks in the forest”, Switzerland

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During this nature mindfulness walks (“Achtsamkeitsbasierte Waldführungen”) the forest visitors are guided and follow a special trail into the forest with the aim of experiencing the forest with all their senses. They are trained in mindfulness towards nature. By perceiving nature and themselves participants calm down, take a break from everyday life and thus reduce stress. Special forest places will be prepared in the future for finding peace and rest. The programme is based on a forest-oriented approach, where health promoting activities are offered by specially trained employees of the forest service. Strong cooperation and partnerships are targeted and will be established among the forest owners and the healthcare sector (e.g. spa and thermal clinics) to facilitate and fund “forest bathing offers.”