Delhi Residents Find Forest Bathing in Sanjay Van Relaxing

Shivika Manchanda

New Delhi: A group of nature lovers took part in a jungle bathing experience in Sanjay Van on Sunday organized by Trove Experiences. The participants experienced the Japanese practice of Shinrinyoku, often known as forest bathing, away from the bustle of the city.

Manjari Agarwala, who is a certified forest bathguide, guided the members throughout the forest exploration. Participants shared their soothing experience in forest, with their eyes closed and breeze caressing their faces and listening to the bird chirping in the forest. Taking pauses in the midways to absorb the vibrations and experience the nature by involving in activities, participants were helped to be calm as well as aware.

Mnjari, the bathguide emphasised on the importance of availability of such spaces in our city life. “Because of the way we live our lives nowadays, there is a demand for nature therapy and forest bathing. These activities weren’t necessary if we look back few generations, when humans lived in close proximity to nature. But most of us don’t have the chance to slow down and connect with nature and ourselves, which is crucial for our well-being, in our hectic urban existence, among the buildings, vehicles, and traffic, she said.

A participant named Anupama commented, “Spending two hours just connecting with nature and observing the little things that we typically miss was a wonderful experience. The ideal way to spend a weekend in the city is this. It was a wonderful way to get lost in your own world while still being aware of and appreciative of the beauty all around us, according to another participant named Malvika. There is no better approach than this for those of us who desire to escape our daily routines.

Forest bathing is a straightforward and relaxing activity. “To be in the midst of nature is to be in the presence of this being, you know whoever you may be, who embraces you for who you are without any stories. It is incredibly consoling. The majority of us are so cut off from nature that we need to gather together and engage in things like slowing down and engaging our senses, according to Manjari, the forest bath guide. “This was a fun diversion from the everyday grind. After this walk, I feel more at ease and connected to myself, said Purnima, another participant.

Source : Delhi Times