It's not for nothing that people up and down the country say: "If you're feeling unwell, go for a walk in the woods." Nature, especially the forest, has always been a source of health. So if you've always wanted to try "forest bathing", the Allesbauer farm high above Lake Millstättersee is the perfect place: you can walk directly from the farm into the Preis family's dense forest. The certified forest educator and forest farmer Heinrich guides and shows you unique places to relax, enjoy and linger.
Because Heinrich knows: "Forest bathing, which originated in Japan, is based on the theory of gently and consciously feeling and experiencing the forest atmosphere. It's not just about walking in the forest itself: the key to forest bathing is to stroll slowly and calmly through the forest. Concentrating and focusing on our breathing, we enjoy the diverse and different scents of plants and trees; special places, clearings or, for example, a treetop invite us to linger. Forest bathing significantly strengthens the immune system and has a health-promoting effect. It relieves stress, creates a balance to everyday working life, lowers blood pressure and heart rate and also has a positive effect on nervous disorders and depression." So, let's get out and into the forest!
Together with the forester through the forest
On the other hand, you can combine the forest with a swim at Blumenhof Elfi on Lake Weissensee. Elfi has set up a heated forest pool for her guests, which invites you to relax and enjoy.
On the barefoot trail at the Lassen Nature Estate near Himmelberg in the Nockberge mountains, a path winds its way through meadows and forests. Various stations invite you to learn how it feels to walk barefoot on moss, pine cones and refreshing water.
And at the Haberzettl vacation farm in Metnitztal near Grades, you are sent into the forest with forester Michael Golja. On a leisurely hike with him, you can experience the forest and its delicate ecosystem from a completely different perspective.
For relaxing moments and refreshing walks.
TreeWhispering - the art of forest bathing according to ShinrinYoga
In today's fast-paced world, it is easy to lose touch with nature and with it a piece of our own peace and strength. However, the forest offers a retreat that is more than just a green landscape - it is a regenerative source waiting to be explored by us.
Let yourself be enveloped by the atmosphere of the forest and open yourself consciously and attentively to nature with all your senses.
ShinrinYoga combines the healing aspects of forest bathing with outdoor yoga exercises to create a deep connection between body, breath and the calming energy of the forest. For Maria from Romnighof, forest bathing according to ShinrinYoga is an unbeatable method for calming down and bringing body, mind and soul into harmony.
ShinrinYoga allows you to immerse yourself deeply in nature and find your inner peace at the same time. Breathing in the fresh forest air connects you directly with nature and fills your mind with an indescribable calm.
The exercises simultaneously promote your physical flexibility and strength, while calming your mind and nourishing your soul. This harmonious combination of breathing, movement and mind allows you to leave the stress of everyday life behind and immerse yourself in a world of relaxation.
"ShinrinYoga is a holistic practice that aims to bring body, mind and soul into harmony with nature. It includes various elements such as mindful walking, conscious breathing, sensory awareness and immersion in the natural environment," says the hostess, who offers ShinrinYoga and forest bathing on her farm in Carinthia.
