Contemplative immersions in the landscape

The Japanese term Shinrin Yoku literally means “absorb the atmosphere of the forest” and is a technique developed during the 80’s by the Japanese Forestry Agency where, through a short route in a mature forest with a group of guided drills to open The senses, help us to connect deeply with the forest ecosystem and absorb the volatile substances that are beneficial for our organism.

It is a forest area of ​​high natural value. A healthy, biodiversity-rich forest ecosystem, made up of trees of different ages and with decaying wood. It is a natural habitat where all the stages of life are present and therefore a very rich ecosystem throughout the biodynamic cycle. The presence of volatile substances in their atmosphere such as phytonids, vapors and other elements makes our immune system enriched, thus encouraging the sensation of well-being and completeness.

According to studies conducted by Japanese forestry scientists, immersion in the forest atmosphere significantly increases the concentration of NK cells (in English Natural Killers) in the blood, a type of white blood cells in charge of the disease, Cancer and tumor cell removal, the presence of which in the organism can last for weeks.

The antimicrobial and tumor cell suppressor effect of the volatile substances that emerge from mature trees (phytoncides, terpenes …) in the forest atmosphere would be the main responsible for the benefit of our immune system. A decrease in cortisol or stress hormone, lowering of blood pressure, reduced incidence of infarcts and strengthening of the body’s defenses has also been observed.

With advanced neurobiology techniques, it has been confirmed that walking or simply being in the forest reduces the activity of the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain where the cognitive functions and executors are found, such as planning, solving problems and making decisions. However, it has been observed that the activity moves to other parts of the brain related to emotion, empathy and pleasure.

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