Forest Bathing Maiskogel

February 7 ▸ 14 ▸ 21, 2025

Seeing, hearing, feeling, smelling, tasting and soaking up the forest. Forest bathing is an emotional experience that appeals to all senses.

Dive in the beneficial world of our forests together with forest educationist Theresa Sommerbichler. Warm clothing and sturdy shoes are everything you'll need.

When: Feb. 7, 14 & 21, 2025
Where: Maiskogel, Kaprun
Meeting point: 10:00 a.m., Kaprun Center cash desks
Duration: approx. 2.5 h
Costs: € 15 pp. (cable car ticket not included)

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What is forest bathing?

Forest bathing as therapeutic and medical practice has its roots in 1980s Japan, when sensory overload in large cities increasingly affected people's health. Traffic noise, smog, hustle and bustle lead to growing depression rates and demand for accommodation to green recreational and resting places disappearing. Therapists acknowledged people's need for calm and nature and prescribed "Shinrin-yoku". Today, forest bathing is deeply rooted in Japan's health care system and enjoys rising popularity all over the world. Numerous studies show the benefits of "bathing in the atmosphere of the forest" with body and soul.

Program

Meeting in front of the Kaprun Center cash desks (Kitzsteinhornplatz 1a, 5710 Kaprun)
Ascending to the top station with the MK Maiskogelbahn
Short winter hike in the direction of the Unterbergalm hut
On the way – awareness, meditation and breathing exercises
Finishing off with home-made pine needle tea

Who is forest bathing for?
Theresa adapts the time together in the forest to suit the individual group's interests. If participants want to learn something about processing and using cones, needles and other forest ingredients, she'll focus on that. On a team-building outing, she'll take the interpersonal level into account. With kids and teens, forest bathing will be more playful. Hence, forest bathing is for people of all ages and backgrounds.

Forest bathing means – consciously diving into the atmosphere of the forest. It strengthens the immune system and helps with stress reduction.

Theresa Sommerbichler, forest educationist

About NATURESA

Theresa Sommerbichler is a certified mountain guide and herbalist as well as a graduate herbal medicine practicioner and wood & health coach. Popularizing the health-promoting effect of mountains, forests and meadows as well as the endless beauty of the SalzburgerLand with all its traditions and customs, is her vocation.

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