Ikigai – bosbad op Buitenplaats de Tempel

The autumn evening falls around you like a velvet cloak. The shadows become deeper, the colours change and we change with them. As the leaves gently slide from the trees, we let ourselves be guided by the scents of the evening. You discover the natural world with all your senses. You mirror, feel and reach out.

IKIGAI

You may have heard that word before, it is Japanese for being content with your life. Doing what your heart desires and doing it as well as possible. Listening to your heart… for us Europeans that is not so easy. We are used to criticizing ourselves and chasing forward from goal to goal.

Then it's a good thing that, in addition to Ikigai, we were also able to discover Shinrin Yoku.

Many Japanese find their happiness, their raison d'etre in nature through forest bathing. Shinrin Yoku or forest bathing helps you to feel at home in your body and your thoughts. It lets you enjoy the little things and your agenda is suddenly so much less urgent. That feels wonderful and is a way to slowly integrate Ikigai into your life.

How does forest bathing work?

You arrive at a quiet place in the green with a short meditation. Your nature journey begins. Sometimes you only cover a short distance, but these meters are full of sensations. You use all your senses to connect with the natural world. After a forest bath you feel light and activated, as if you have returned from a nice holiday. Forest bathing means that you bathe in the atmosphere of the forest. Afterwards you can focus your attention on what you find important. Tensions disappear, you experience the connection with the environment and enjoy your discoveries. We arrive at a quiet place in the green and do a nature meditation. Then your nature journey begins. Sometimes you only cover a short distance, but these meters are full of sensations. You use all your senses to connect with the natural world and share that with each other.

What do you get?

• Discover scents and flavors
• The guided meditation 'Pleasure of Present' opens your senses
• The feeling of deep connection
• 'Health boost' noticeable up to 2 weeks after your forest bath
• Expert guidance from your certified guide
• And if it rains? We just keep going. Rain enhances the sensory experience and has resulted in memorable sessions.