Forest Bathing Shinrin Yoku in Victoria BC at Francis King Regional Park - Vlog 111

[@oceaneyes57]

I live in the middle of the Shawnee National Forest . I feel the healing properties everyday. There is always something new that enlivens all my senses daily.❤

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

wonderful to feel :)

[@calmtube7754]

I аgree with yоu.;) And by the wаy I hаve а gооd relаx musiс, tоо. ▶

[@ninabryden5917]

I love the call of the raven! We are in the Seattle area offering day-long experiences in the forest, including organic root cooking, forest bathing, yoga, tarp shelters, and knife skills. We really enjoyed your video!

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

wow...how interesting Nina :) :) happy adventures :)

[@calmtube7754]

I аgree with yоu.;) And by the wаy I hаve а gооd relаx music, tоо. ♥

[@orlennabretherick2775]

I love to hear the call of the Raven. I love your poems. I haven't heard the term forest bathing before but I got wonderful goosebumpy feelings immersing myself in this vlog and remembering special connections I've made in forests. You do meet such incredible and interesting people. Thanks for sharing xxx

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

Thank you so much for your kind comment Orlenna...love those raven sounds and you're right I do meet some interesting people...John was a wonderful guide into forest bathing :)

[@yvonneb-t3d]

I love to hear the call of the Raven. I am so happy you and John have shared this wonderful Forest Bathing experience. I am honoured to know you both.

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

thank you Yvonne, John is lovely and the ravens croaking is peaceful :)

[@calmtube7754]

I аgree with yоu.;) And by the wаy I hаve а gооd relаx musiс, tоо. ☀

[@rickwiers1905]

I love to hear the call of the Raven! I just started forest bathing. I knew there was something that felt "home" when I was in the deep woods or the mountains and I agree Nature is observing us as well.

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

Yes 🙌

[@MegaFunkified]

It made me cry when you read the threshold prayer. This is what I am going to start doing in Bellingham!

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

have fun with it Cindy :)

[@empireofpeaches]

Thank you Melissa, great interview and forest walk. I am keen to learn more and begin to share my awe of the forest with others via forest bathing. I love the call of the raven!

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

those ravens :) :) love them :)

[@calmtube7754]

I аgree with yоu.;) And by the wаy I hаve а gооd relаx musiс, tоо. ◽

[@TheMjcoop88]

I love the call of the Raven!

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

love their sounds :)

[@kristagayton6788]

I love to hear the call of the raven!

[@valerie-og4ui]

I love to hear the call of the raven. Yes, I’ve bathed in the forest. It was a place of preparation for my Mohave Desert Vision Quest. I cried , like an injured puppy, when I began watching this vlog. Namaste

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

I do hope your tears were of joy Valerie :) Thank you for sharing :)

[@luciejean1]

The forests surrounding Victoria are calling me!

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

so lovely to hear Lucie :)

[@sacredcirclestudiopresents9676]

Oh yes it would be 111 for Forest Bathing tht was fabulous esp THRESHOLD woah loved it !! Your poem sublime this is one of favourite VLOGs... I love to hear the call of the Raven

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

you're so kind BJ, thank you :)

[@garym5949]

Gee Melissa what a beautiful and fantastic way to...find yourself....by forest bathing...when I walk in the woods I want to make sure that I feel as one with the trees...I am just a dot compared to the majesty of the forest with the birds who surround us with their beautiful songs....im really at peace when I smell the aroma of pine!

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

lovely to hear Gary, thank you for sharing :)

[@christinebarone2151]

I now only love the call of,the raven, but I sport a beautiful raven tattoo on my back over 16 years now. Love shin rin yoku! A beautiful but expensive course. Amazing

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

how interesting Christine...love me some raven croaks :)

[@heatherhillis928]

I love to hear the call of the raven. We will be there next week! Can’t wait!

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

hope you enjoy your trip Heather :)

[@elucevanlestelle2247]

That is truly amazing!! Thank you for sharing this blog. That is the kind of therapist that I would love to have. I grew up in the countryside and walked distances to go to school. So it bring me so many beautiful memories. Much Love Melissa... Arianne

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

so pleased it brought you back to your childhood and fond memories :)

[@calmtube7754]

I аgree with yоu.;) And by the wаy I hаve а gооd relаx musiс, tоо. ♣

[@JoBelascoHorsewoman]

Absolutely loved this, Melissa! My nonprofit, Tapestry Institute, helps people reconnect to nature. We were founded by a Choctaw (Native American) scientist and educator so we operate within Indigenous worldview. One of the main tenets of that is to be in relationship and reciprocity with the natural world. The way you entered the forest and interacted once there is in that same vein. We had people do that when they came to our ranch for programs and also in a program we did with Mustangs and mindfulness. I just loved this blog! Thank you for sharing your experience. :-)

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

Oh wow Jo, how lovely it was for you to share this with everyone...thank you :) so interesting :)

[@calmtube7754]

I аgree with yоu.;) And by the wаy I hаve а gооd relаx musiс, tоо. ♦

[@cgridge]

I love to hear the call of the raven. I found an article about this as pertaining to Parks in Arkansas. It says that more than 1/2 of Arkansas is covered in forestland-18 million acres, 20% of which is public land, so what am I waiting for! 😍🌲🌿

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

Happy travels and exploring Carrie :) :)

[@micheleabercrombie-riva6071]

HI Melissa, I just got around to watching this - fab-u- lous - I love that intention - entering the forest full of gratitude as if you were visiting a dear friends house, Mark and I both love woods and forests, the deep sense of peace, and the eternal. I will be sure to be more reverent in future, to create an exchange. "I love to hear the call of the Ravens", we have more crows, jack dores and rooks, but I love to hear them too.

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

Lovely to hear Michele, I don't think I've heard a rook before...perhaps in England a long time ago :)

[@calmtube7754]

I аgree with yоu.;) And by the wаy I hаve а gооd relаx musiс, tоо. ♦

[@rachel1862]

Ilove to hear the call of the Raven I would love to bathe in the forest it sounds amazing

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

It was so cathartic Diane :)

[@PaigeLovesPumpkins]

I love to hear the call of the ravens.

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

love their croaking :)

[@familyofmarsharhein2146]

I love to hear the call of the raven.

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

I do love hearing them croak :) they're awesome :)

[@MariaMartinez-kr1ub]

I love to here the call of the raven 😀

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

Me too Maria...love their croaking :)

[@superH3108]

Melissa, why don't you try doing this totally barefoot ??? That soil you stepped on is priceless. Our feet were created to be bare and that's why there are a number of sensors/nerve endings under our feet which connects to your entire body from top to toe. When you walk on surface such as gravel and stones/ pebbles our entire body gets a stimulation through these sensory points. The other thing's by walking barefoot you directly connect with Mother Nature. She gas so much of good thibgs in offer to lead a healthy lifestyle.If you're worried that you mighty step on dangerous objects,don't be because while our eyes scan the the area ahead of our mind guides every step we take.This process takes place automatically. The other thing's when you're walking on naked feet you tend to be extra careful. I am doing this for a considerable period of time and have not met with any injuries.When you start walking the soles of your feet gets strong in no time. After a few months of continues walking develops a fatty padding under your feet which nit only protects your feet but makes them beautiful shapy and healthy. It's very easy to begin. Start from home,be barefoot whwhenever you're at home and then gradually extend it to your garden. In other words whenever you're at home inside or out in the garden be barefoot. Your feet and soles will adjust in very quickly and once thay srart feeling various textures of soil between their toes they urge you through your brain to go barefoot, because that feeling is out of this world. Not even the most comfortable shoes can take that place. Pls. take my word and try doing it. Once your feet gets that feeling you will never feel lie caging your feet and soles inside this miserable thing called footwear. Go barefoot for good health and happy feet !!!

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

thank you Hiran, will ponder :)

[@StressRUs]

We are always in Nature, no matter how much we destroy and distort Her. We are a homicidal and suicidal species due to our massive overpopulation. Stress R Us

[@anitamcdonald6632]

I love the call of the Raven!

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

me too :)

[@chrissilverhand1]

I love to hear the call of the raven.

[@YogaLifestylewithMelissa]

me too :)

[@calmtube7754]

I аgree with yоu.;) And by the wаy I hаve а gооd relаx musiс, tоо. ◽