This was such an uplifting chat with Kayleigh Doe from She Walks from a webinar in August where we traversed all the benefits of walking in nature.
Walking in nature is such a simple thing to do - chuck on your shoes and head into the bush, to the beach or along
a river.
But as we got talking, Kay’s deep passion and enthusiasm really highlighted just how profound the benefits of walking in nature are on our holistic wellbeing.
Here’s what we chat about:
👟 Why walking?
🌲 Community, Connection & Conversations
👟 Nurturing Womanhood & Sisterhood
🌲 Combatting Loneliness
👟 Physical, Mental & Spiritual Wellbeing Benefits
🌲 Forest Bathing Therapy
👟 Link between Nature & Mental Health
🌲 Japanese Wellbeing Wisdom
👟 Overcoming Obstacles
🌲 Practical Guidance to get into Walking & Hiking
Kay currently inspires other women to get out into nature through, She Walks, a women's walking community based in Auckland and Queenstown. She also guides Forest Therapy walks and is part of the ANFT Forest Therapy community in Aotearoa.
Kayleigh’s parting encouragement
Key take outs
🍃 Forest bathing is connecting with nature through our senses
🌿 The importance of walking without distractions (no headphones)
🍃 Phytoncides are natural compounds emitted by trees that boost our immune system
🌿 Forest bathing activates parasympathetic nervous system
🍃 Check the weather, trail conditions, your equipment and reviews before hiking
🌿 Essential equipment: light rain jacket, dry jumper, day pack
Resources
Connect with Kayleigh & She Walks
Connect with Philly
The Wellbeing Junkie Instagram
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