Topic of this month is Being in Nature
When was the last time you were in a natural environment? How did you feel? What did it smell like? What did you see and hear?
Being in nature is such a normal thing for us humans. I am sure it is a natural instinct that compels us to pack up, taking the time to organise food, shelter, sleeping bags and all manner of other things, before heading off on a weekend away. What is driving us to put in so much effort to spend time in nature?
While camping might not be everyone’s thing — some might prefer a spa retreat in a rainforest — we are driven to spend time in nature because it is good for us. And science agrees!
Check out some of this month’s resources, understand a little more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander connection to Country, how the Japanese introduced the world to “Shinrin-yoku” or forest bathing, as well as the benefits of bare feet and wild swimming.
Whatever you like to do in nature, try and fit it in this month. It is for your wellbeing.
Try: Wild swimming
There’s nothing quite like swimming in nature. This site lists spots for your next hike
Explore: 12 Stunning Natural Swimming Holes Around Queensland
A list of 12 fresh and salt water natural swimming holes outside of Brisbane, with
Watch: The beautiful connection between people and Country
Back to Nature is a visually stunning documentary series featuring two storytellers guiding viewers through
Read: Feel connected to nature? It might be in your genes
For the first time, researchers have revealed how a person’s genes can play a part
Try: Barefoot collective
The Foot Collective are on a mission to help humans restore their foundation and explore
Watch: Introduction to Shinrin-Yoku
Shinrin Yoku is a health-enhancing practice that is introduced in this brief video, courtesy of
Explore: Shinrin-Yoku Australia
Take yourself to a Forest. Walk slowly and with intention. Breathe deeply. Open all your
Travel: The secret to mindful travel? A walk in the woods
In the 1990s, researchers began studying the physiological benefits of forest bathing, providing the science
Forest Bathing – What, How, Where? A beginner’s guide
Forest bathing — also known as Shinrin-yoku — is the practice of immersing yourself in