
Shirun Yoku
Nature Therapy
Return to your home...
"All I needed to do was be still, I have never noticed so much in me and the land"---
K.R., United States
Reconnect to your first love...
Many of us are being called back to the Earth in ways that feel grounded, intimate, and based in something greater than just a "walk in the woods". This phenomenon is not new... in fact it's our ancient connection...
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Imagine a modality that has decades of proven research that it:
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Boosts immunity (increase in natural killer (NK) cells and anticancer proteins)
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Reduces stress and inflammation, regulates blood sugar
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Improves mood, mental health (reduced anxiety and depression, improves self-esteem)
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Improves sleep, helps deactivate the sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight) and activate the parasympathetic (rest and digest), Lowers blood pressure
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Improves concentration and short-term memory, increases creativity
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Fosters understanding of interdependence, increases feeling of social connection and empathy and spitual well-being
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The Japanese practice of Shirun Yoku means "Forest Bathing" and was created during a time that many modern Japanese office workers were reporting feelings of depression, illness, fatigue, and apathy. After bringing people back into the natural forests as therapeutic experiences, researchers found amazing results.
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The simple, yet profound practice of sitting, observing, and engaging with nature will significantly improve your life. But each session will be unique in how it affects you.

In this 2-hour Shirun Yoku session you will practice a "present heart" in a nature setting. Your senses will be activated by being guided gently through a forest or beach location and given 3-5 specific invitations (e.g.: "I invite you to go out and touch the forest. Be back in ten minutes") in order to more intimately engage with the Earth.
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As you become more mindful, heartful, and present in nature you will begin to not only notice details you may have missed, but you will open a more pleasurable, deepened connection with the Earth... and yourself.
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Nature has an amazing way of awakening the joy of simply being.
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Many of the mental, physical, and emotional outcomes that you have been seeking will come naturally through the process of quietly engaging with nature. ​
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Shirun Yoku
Nature Therapy
Reconnect with the Earth with Dr. Katie T. Larson
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Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida area clients only:
In this package you will receive:
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One 2-hour outdoor Nature Therapy Walk session or packages available
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Four weeks unlimited email support
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Optional voice note support
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Nature Therapy Clients Share

"A nature therapy session with Dr. Katie was not like anything I have attended. I would recommend this to anyone looking to slow down and reconnect with themselves...."
T.T.

"The loved the tea ceremony and the practice of giving back to the Earth at the end. I normally would not think to thank the land itself, so I will take that away with me...
T.F.

"I can see this type of experience being really good for anyone who feels their life is ruled by technology. Just slowing down and listening was enough for me to feel relaxed and centered..."
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