Return to the forest to nurture mind, body and soul.
Research now concludes that the ancient Japanese practice of ‘Shinrin-yoku’ or forest bathing has healing benefits to both our physical and mental health. Retreating to the inner sanctum of the trees is now scientifically proven to relieve stress, reduce blood pressure and boost our immune defences.
Specially formulated to bring the power of nature into our homes, our dōTERRA Shinrin-Yoku™ Forest Bathing Blend 15mL not only features the aromas of the great outdoors, but essential oils with the same chemical constituents you inhale when you walk amongst the trees, so you can bring the vitality of the forest to your every day.
What is Forest Bathing or Shinrin-yoku?
The forest speaks a universal language. The language of connection with oneself. A language of peace and balance. The language of healing. As you bravely step out into the gift of Mother Nature and learn the art of Shinrin-yoku, allow yourself to be one with the forest.
Shinrin-yoku is a very simple activity. It consists of 3 parts once you have found a spot in nature to enjoy.
1) disconnect from your daily routine;
2) deep breathing and nature connection through a series of quiet activities; and
3) transitioning back to your daily life.
Why was the blend developed?
dōTERRA Shinrin-Yoku™ Forest Bathing Blend 15mL was developed with the aim of recreating the atmosphere of the forest so that people living in cities can easily experience forest bathing in their daily lives. We have created a unique blend formulation based on evidence, while referring to the aroma components and composition rations of phytoncides, which are attracting attention in forest bathing research.
Researchers have confirmed many of the healing benefits of forest bathing are due to the presence of these phytocides that are released by the plants in the forest. It has also been found that inhaling essential oils from trees and plants can elicit many of the same benefits as the actual practice of forest bathing.
This is because the chemicals produced by the trees are found in the air. These chemicals mainly consist of Limonene, alpha pinene, beta pinene, and linalool. These may sound very familiar to those of us that know and love essential oils.
What are the 11 essential oils in our Forest Bathing Blend?
Lemon, Magnolia, Patchouli, Cardamom, Siberian Fir, Hinoki, Cypress, Lavandin, Pink Grapefruit, Geranium & Petitgrain essential oils.
Why have these oils been included?
These essential oils have been blended in a unique, evidence-based ratio to not only resonate with your five senses, but to help you feel the peace and tranquillity of being deep in the forest.
This blend of essential oils contains the same chemical constituents, (called phytoncides), that we find in the air of the forest. Hinoki and the fir oils contain alpha and beta pinene. Lemon and Pink Grapefruit essential oil bring the benefit of limonene. The Magnolia, Cardamom and Petitgrain contain linalool. And Patchouli rounds off the oil by creating that grounding scent that gives the blend a strong foundation.
How to use our Shinrin-yoku Forest Bathing Blend
If you incorporate our dōTERRA Shinrin-Yoku™ Forest Bathing Blend 15mL into your daily life, you can experience many of the same benefits of actually forest bathing and that feeling of being in nature while at home or at work.
By diffusing you can always feel close to nature and it is a great way to bring the outdoors in during mindfulness or meditation practices.
This blend may also be used as an amulet to calm down negative emotions. Take it with you by applying to jewellery or dilute with water and use as a room spray to support a restful night’s sleep.