Forest Breathing: Station 1

Warm welcome to the first station of the Mindfulness Path.

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Why Forest Breathing? Forest breathing deeply connects us with nature and promotes a sense of calm. By consciously breathing in a natural environment, we can reduce stress and enhance our mindfulness. This practice helps us appreciate the moment and find our inner balance.

Instructions for Forest Breathing

  1. Find a quiet spot in the forest and settle into a comfortable sitting position.
  2. Sit upright and feel the contact of your body with the ground.
  3. Back and Shoulders: Ensure your back is straight and your shoulders are relaxed.
  4. Hands and Eyes: Place your hands gently on your thighs or in your lap. Now gently close your eyes.
  5. Breathing: Begin to focus your attention on your breath. Notice the fresh forest air flowing into your nostrils as you inhale and the warm air flowing out as you exhale. (15 to 30 seconds)
  6. Natural Breath Flow: Breathe deeply in and out, allowing your breath to flow naturally. Fully concentrate on the rhythm of your breathing. (20 to 40 seconds)
  7. Energy Intake: Imagine that with each inhale, you are absorbing energy from the forest. (30 seconds)
  8. Energy Flow: Feel this energy flowing through your body, filling you with new strength and vitality. (30 seconds)
  9. Letting Go: With each exhale, release negative energies, stress, or worries. Allow these energies to dissolve in harmony with nature. (30 seconds)
  10. Silence and Presence: Take a moment to dwell in silence and enjoy this experience of forest breathing. Let your thoughts quiet down and focus solely on your breath and the connection to nature. (60 seconds)

Conclude the exercise by slowly opening your eyes. Feel the forest’s energy flowing through you. Hold onto this calm and refreshed feeling as you move on to the next part of the path.

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„Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.“

Gary Snyder

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Erlebnisnaturpfad

This project was supported and implemented by the Erlebnisnaturpfad-Verein at Cottbuser Ostsee. If you want to learn more about the association and the nature experience path, please click on the logo.

Logo des Erlebnisnaturpfad-Vereins mit einer schwarz-weißen Illustration eines Igels, mit dem Text „Erlebnisnaturpfad-Verein am Cottbuser Ostsee e.V.“ um die Illustration herum geschwungen, hebt den Bereich Merzdorf hervor und enthält Elemente aus „Pfad der Achtsamkeit Waldatmung“.