Welcome Home to Nature
At The Evergreen Soul Center, forest therapy is more than a walk in the woods. It is a sacred practice of slowing-down. A remembering. A doorway into deep connection with the more-than-human world — and a powerful healing practice for the nervous system, heart, and soul.
Whether experienced on its own or woven into a psilocybin journey, forest therapy awakens a profound sense of belonging — one leaf, one breath, one step at a time.
What is Forest Therapy?
Also known as Shinrin-yoku, forest bathing originated in Japan as a way to restore health by immersing in the atmosphere of the forest. It is not hiking, not exercise, and not a task to complete — but rather a practice of presence, receptivity, and embodied awareness.
During a forest bathing experience, you are invited to:
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Walk slowly and without agenda
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Open all five senses — and your sixth sense of intuition
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Notice textures, colors, sounds, smells, and subtle shifts in emotion
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Engage in nature-based invitations (like “follow a bird” or “find your sit spot”)
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Rest in quietude, reciprocity, and awe
Guided by a certified Forest Therapy Guide, these sessions allow your mind to soften, your body to relax, and your spirit to attune to the whisper of the wild.
Why It Heals
Science shows that time in the forest:
- Reduces stress hormones (cortisol) and blood pressure
- Regulates the nervous system, shifting from fight/flight to rest/digest
- Increases natural killer cells (boosting immune function)
- Enhances mood, focus, creativity, and overall well-being
- Deepens spiritual connection and awe-based emotion
And beyond science, many experience:
- A sense of being welcomed by the Earth
- Unexpected emotional release
- Messages from trees, animals, or dreams
- A soulful clarity that comes only from stillness in nature
Why It Works Beautifully with Psilocybin Therapy
Forest therapy is the perfect compliment to psilocybin journeys.
Together, they create a synergistic ecosystem of healing.
Deepened Connection to the More-Than-Human World
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Forest Therapy cultivates sensory awareness and reverence for the natural world.
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Psilocybin often evokes feelings of unity with nature and dissolves ego boundaries.
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Together: Nature immersion grounds the mystical insights of psilocybin in a tangible, living ecosystem, reinforcing ecological belonging and reverence.
Reduced Anxiety Through Nervous System Regulation
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Forest Therapy activates the parasympathetic nervous system, lowering cortisol and blood pressure.
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Psilocybin can trigger anxiety, especially in unfamiliar or clinical settings.
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Together: A forest setting can soothe anxiety during psychedelic journeys and promote a calm, embodied entry or exit from altered states.Â
Amplified Awareness and Presence
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Forest Therapy fosters open, non-judgmental awareness through slow movement and sensory attunement.
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Psilocybin heightens perception and inner awareness.
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Together: Practicing mindfulness in nature before and after psychedelic experiences enhances emotional clarity and reduces cognitive overwhelm.Â
Support for Emotional Processing and Integration
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Forest Therapy gently invites suppressed emotions to surface in a non-threatening, spacious environment.
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Psilocybin can catalyze intense emotional releases or spiritual insights.
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Together: Nature provides a safe, sacred container for processing insights and grounding back into everyday life.Â
Enhanced Neuroplasticity and Lasting Transformation
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Forest Therapy promotes cognitive flexibility and positive mood through regular exposure to fractals, phytoncides, and awe.
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Psilocybin boosts neuroplasticity, opening windows for new habits and healing.
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Together: Repeated forest immersion helps stabilize and embody the breakthroughs initiated by psilocybin, deepening the long-term benefits.
Reinforced Sense of Meaning and Purpose
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Forest Therapy invites reflection, clarity, and connection to life cycles and natural rhythms.
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Psilocybin often brings about profound existential insights and renewed life purpose.
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Together: Immersion in nature before or after a psilocybin journey can help anchor revelations into a meaningful framework, guiding values-based action and soul-aligned living.Â
Forest as Preparation & Integration
Forest therapy is not just beautiful — it is incredibly beneficial before and after medicine work.
Before the Journey
Forest bathing quiets the noise of modern life and prepares your inner landscape to receive. As a preparation tool...
â—Ź Anchors you in embodied presence before psychedelic expansion
● Cultivates trust and connection with the land — a living ally during ceremony
â—Ź Clarifies intention through reflective invitations and intuitive listening
â—Ź Lowers anxiety and opens subtle awareness
● Aligns nervous system rhythms with the Earth’s natural tempo
“I entered the ceremony already feeling held — because the forest had already begun the work.”
After the Journey
As an integration tool, forest bathing helps bring the ineffable into the tangible...
â—Ź Provides gentle space for emotional digestion and reflection
â—Ź Offers symbolic mirroring from trees, birds, and wind
â—Ź Grounds visionary insights into the body through slow movement
● Encourages stillness — where meaning often crystallizes
● Reminds you that you’re not alone in the integration process — nature is with you
“Every leaf seemed to affirm what I’d seen in the journey. The forest helped me remember, and stay open.”
Forest Immersion Options
We offer forest therapy in many forms.
Each walk is trauma-informed, accessible, and deeply attuned to the land.
