Bronx Forest Bathing Tour
A tour of the senses: The Bronx is home to the largest parkland in New York City. Pelham Bay Park, Van Cortlandt Park and Bronx Park. This tour incorporates the Japanese practice of forest bathing. The practice has been proven to lower heart rate and blood pressure, reduce stress hormone production, boost the immune system, and connect to the healing power of nature.
In 1982 Forest Bathing—basically just being in the presence of trees—became part of a national public health program in Japan when the forestry ministry coined the phrase shinrin-yoku and promoted topiary as therapy and nature appreciation. The environment’s wisdom has long been evident to the culture. Now there are forty-eight designated forest therapy trails in Japan and shinrin-yoku is a form of preventative medicine.
On this tour, we will lead you to the forest trails in The Bronx which are pre-defined, and offer guided exercises in an outdoor environment. There are huge health benefits of spending time with nature.
In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks ~ John Muir
To make a reservation via email: bronxtours@gmail.com or you may use the reservation form.
3 Hour Bronx Walking Tour $35.00 pp + NYC Tax - 9:10am - 11:10pm - Includes Licensed Tour Guide (Food not included) This tour ends in City Island. Available for private groups only. Minimum 10 Guests - Maximum 15 Guests
In 1982 Forest Bathing—basically just being in the presence of trees—became part of a national public health program in Japan when the forestry ministry coined the phrase shinrin-yoku and promoted topiary as therapy and nature appreciation. The environment’s wisdom has long been evident to the culture. Now there are forty-eight designated forest therapy trails in Japan and shinrin-yoku is a form of preventative medicine.
On this tour, we will lead you to the forest trails in The Bronx which are pre-defined, and offer guided exercises in an outdoor environment. There are huge health benefits of spending time with nature.
In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks ~ John Muir
To make a reservation via email: bronxtours@gmail.com or you may use the reservation form.
3 Hour Bronx Walking Tour $35.00 pp + NYC Tax - 9:10am - 11:10pm - Includes Licensed Tour Guide (Food not included) This tour ends in City Island. Available for private groups only. Minimum 10 Guests - Maximum 15 Guests