{"id":2204,"date":"2020-04-18T10:12:29","date_gmt":"2020-04-18T10:12:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tfb.institute\/staging\/?p=2204"},"modified":"2021-03-15T22:22:04","modified_gmt":"2021-03-15T22:22:04","slug":"tree-hugging-were-the-hippies-on-to-something-lets-check-the-science","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tfb.institute\/staging\/tree-hugging-were-the-hippies-on-to-something-lets-check-the-science\/","title":{"rendered":"Tree Hugging: Were the Hippies on to something?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2204\" class=\"elementor elementor-2204\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-71105ab4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"71105ab4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6cf3ab9f\" data-id=\"6cf3ab9f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-692dfcf2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"692dfcf2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><\/p>\n<p>The Icelandic Forestry Commission raised some eyebrows back in April with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icelandreview.com\/nature-travel\/forest-service-recommends-hugging-trees-while-you-cant-hug-others\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"recommendations to hug trees (opens in a new tab)\">recommendations to hug trees<\/a> to help with feelings of loneliness and aid general wellbeing during Coronavirus social distancing restrictions . Of course, they put some work in to make sure there were well managed routes throughout large areas of publicly available woodland to make this a safe practice.<\/p>\n<p>There have been many amused headlines (\u201cWood You Believe it\u201d). We, however, along with many others, believe they are onto something.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Science suggests there&#8217;s something to it!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tfb.institute\/staging\/the-uks-first-scientific-study-replicates-japanese-forest-bathing-science\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Our 2019 study with Derby University (opens in a new tab)\">Our 2019 study with Derby University<\/a> showed that simply spending time in woodland, and particularly time spent close to and in contact with trees, had a significant impact in both psychometric (emotional response based on questionnaire responses) and physiological results (based on heart rate variability data).<\/p>\n<p>Participants showed numerous markers of a shift from a sympathetic (\u2018fight or flight\u2019 state) to a parasympathetic (rest and digest) state. In fact, the initial data shows <a href=\"https:\/\/tfb.institute\/staging\/the-uks-first-scientific-study-replicates-japanese-forest-bathing-science\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"evidence that the trial assisted in 12 areas of wellbeing (opens in a new tab)\">evidence that the trial assisted in 12 areas of wellbeing. <\/a>For example lessening:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Depression,<\/li>\n<li>Anger<\/li>\n<li>Tension<\/li>\n<li>Confusion<\/li>\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Results also showed an increase in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tfb.institute\/staging\/the-uks-first-scientific-study-replicates-japanese-forest-bathing-science\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pro environmental attitudes and compassion<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; which is great news for both us and the environment.<\/p>\n<p>We have had to pause this research during social distancing restrictions, but data so far is extremely positive, and there are more results to come.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>So, what do you need to consider before approaching your chosen tree?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Well, treat it like you would a person, with respect. Maybe even introduce yourself.<\/p>\n<p>If you are lucky enough to have a tree, or trees in your garden, take time while you\u2019re at home more to really get to know them. Observe them. You may already have noticed a change with the season if your tree is deciduous, whether it\u2019s the joy of seeing new leaves appear or if you are fortunate enough to witness a glorious display of springtime blossom. You may want to spend some time mindfully appreciating your trees bark, placing the back of your hand against it. Having a lean against it and working up to a hug!<\/p>\n<p>Even if you\u2019re not in the market for a tree hug just yet, trees have so much value for educating children (or yourself!), from identifying leaves to making bark rubbings, making art such as drawing your tree, or writing stories and noticing who might live in its branches.<\/p>\n<p>Take care of the roots of your chosen tree, avoid breaking off any twigs, and use the principle of \u2018leave no trace\u2019.<\/p>\n<p><b>Share your experiences with us:<\/b>\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tfb_institute\/\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tfb_institute\/\">Twitter<\/a>\u00a0| <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/category\/Health---Wellness-Website\/The-Forest-Bathing-Institute-2406604206230035\/\">Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><em>If we\u2019ve made you curious, <a href=\"https:\/\/tfb.institute\/staging\/training\/\">consider joining us for the next round of Forest Bathing+ training!\u00a0 <\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><em>Photo copyright: Gilly@TFBI<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Icelandic Forestry Commission raised some eyebrows back in April with recommendations to hug trees to help with feelings of loneliness and aid general wellbeing during Coronavirus social distancing restrictions . 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