Movement & mountains
Pleasure & health
Relaxation & nature
Vitalpina Escapists
Sustainable by conviction
FOREST BATHING: A QUIET DATE WITH NATURE
Forest bathing is guided letting go. Pay close attention and take it all in. Search for the wonders of nature and find your own self.
Do you have big plans for your holiday? No? Excellent. Then we cordially invite you to enjoy a quiet date with nature. Follow your Vitalpina hosts into rustic chestnut woods, deep green coniferous forests and bright larch meadows and bathe in unadulterated happiness. Forest bathing (Shinrin Yoku), which originated in Japan, has been proven to have a positive effect on both body and soul. Welcome to nature’s therapy centre!
HOW DO YOU BATHE IN THE FOREST?
Forest bathing as part of the “Vitalpina Let Go” programme consists of a 60-90 minute session in the woods near the hotel. Bathing in the forest means taking your time and letting go. Guided sensory exercises, proper breathing and the conscious perception of the here and now all play a key role. After all, it is about establishing a deep connection to yourself and to nature. If you stand barefoot on the roots of centuries-old trees, you might even find a way back to your own roots.
FOREST BATHING CLEANSES BODY AND SOUL
Indeed, forest bathing is not only a profound experience of nature and the self, but also a feel-good cleansing for body and soul. One day in the forest is enough to trigger a whole range of positive effects. The miracle cure of forest bathing:
THE SECRET OF THE FOREST WORLD
South Tyrol's forests are a microcosm in themselves. The clean air, pleasant temperatures, essential oils, stunning lighting and peaceful silence create a unique atmosphere. An aura of calm that decelerates, heals and touches.
- Increases the so-called “natural killer cells” in the blood by 40%
- Reduces stress hormones and promotes relaxation
- Lowers your heartrate and blood pressure
- Improves the quality of your sleep
- Relieves pain and inhibits chronic inflammation
- Brightens your mood
THE SECRET OF THE FOREST WORLD
South Tyrol's forests are a microcosm in themselves. The clean air, pleasant temperatures, essential oils, stunning lighting and peaceful silence create a unique atmosphere. An aura of calm that decelerates, heals and touches.
