Let The Nature-Nurture You ~ Mantra of PlantsandBeyond.com
Daily healing therapy reminder: Have you hugged a Tree today?
~ via ~ natureandforesttherapy.org
Forest Therapy, also known as “Shinrin-Yoku,” refers to the practice of spending time in forested areas for the purpose of enhancing health, wellness, and happiness. The practice follows the general principle that it is beneficial to spend time bathing in the atmosphere of the forest. The Japanese words translate into English as “Forest Bathing.” Although we are inspired by the Japanese practice, our use of the terms Forest Therapy and Shinrin-Yoku do not mean a specifically Japanese practice. We mean spending time in nature in a way that invites healing interactions. There is a long tradition of this in cultures throughout the world. It’s not just about healing people; it includes healing for the forest (or river, or desert, or whatever environment you are in).
~ natureandforesttherapy.org
Time For Spring And Nature Renewal (3/20/2019) - ~ The first day of spring is here, and for many unhappy winter dwellers, it’s finally time to embrace the wakeup call of mother nature! Indeed, more and more individuals struggle with seasonal affective disorder during the winter months as a result of decreased exposure to direct sunlight. Consequently, now that the days are getting… Continue reading Time For Spring And Nature Renewal
Plants Can Hear Animals Using Their Flowers (3/18/2019) - ~ And they react to the buzzing of pollinators by sweetening their nectar. Friends, this incredible article, by Ed Yong left me in the state of awe and appreciation of the unseen. “The latest experiments in this niche but increasingly vocal field come from Lilach Hadany and Yossi Yovel at Tel Aviv University. In one set,… Continue reading Plants Can Hear Animals Using Their Flowers
The Little Touches Your Garden Is Missing (3/14/2019) - If you forget to focus on your garden this year, then you really will have your hands full once it gets unmanageable. You have this spacious back yard or wonderful front lawn in front of your home that could be used for inspiring new blooming natural landscape, but somehow instead of new growth, you find overgrown brambles… Continue reading The Little Touches Your Garden Is Missing
Earthing With Dogs (3/8/2019) - ~ Clearly pets are innately aware of Earthing and Grounding benefits. By observing their behavior, we can learn to adapt and incorporate some of the naturally available healing techniques. Typical Floridian evening. Doggies trained me to enjoy the walk outside. Afterward, I took my ancient, puppy chewed up flip flops off to Earth and Ground myself. Zoe… Continue reading Earthing With Dogs
Ready For Spring 🌷🌿 (3/1/2019) - ~ 🌷Happy Friday to all Friends. 🌷 Wishing you a colorful weekend with upcoming warm Spring in mind. 🌕 Now that the full moon took away all the uncertainty and high emotions, it’s time to regroup, visualize and manifest the future aligned with your goals and purpose ✨🌸☀️🌸✨ Soar high and dream big🌟 Luda@PlantsandBeyond🌿 All photographs… Continue reading Ready For Spring 🌷🌿
When Fashion and Nature Collide (2/24/2019) - Nature is deeply healing to our soul. Fresh air, flowers, and trees has a direct link to our wellbeing. Stress and anxiety seem to melt away under the sun, by the water, and amongst the trees. It increases a positive mood, emotionally and physically, reducing blood pressure, heart rate, muscle tension, and the production of […]… Continue reading When Fashion and Nature Collide
Green and Red Serenity (2/18/2019) - ~ Mesmerizing serenity meant to be shared. I can not stop staring. Ester loves to travel and capture such images via Green and red — Travelling around the world Much love and peace to all of you. Make it a very green day. Luda@PlantsandBeyond.com🌿 The images here do not belong to Luda @PlantsandBeyond.com, but to Estersblog… Continue reading Green and Red Serenity
Celebrating Sunset (2/6/2019) - ~ Thank you my sweet pooches for leading my soul outside to get refreshed and mystified. Get outside, dear friends. Absorb the Nature’s bounty and rebalance your spirits. Vitamin G is waiting for you. Ground yourself and release all the unwanted energy. Every sunset is an opportunity to reset. Feel renewed and refreshed Hope you have… Continue reading Celebrating Sunset
Creating A Lush Garden For Life (1/30/2019) - ~ Having a lush garden could be fun and deeply satisfying for the soul. While your garden will certainly change depending on the season, what you are growing, and how much time you are investing in its maintenance will influence the daily interaction flow between you and your plants. Plants will thank you with their blooms… Continue reading Creating A Lush Garden For Life
Spring Is The Season For Flowers (1/28/2019) - ~ With spring a few months away, it’s time to start thinking about planting. Yes, it might still be a little early, especially if you still experience frost on the ground where you live, but that does not mean that you can not have a little fun thinking about all the beautiful flowers you could… Continue reading Spring Is The Season For Flowers