Kaleido Forest Forest Bathing * sankara Deep Relux Retreat June 21st (Fri) - 23rd (Sun), 2024　

For those participating in the "Kaleido Forest Forest Bathing * sankara Deep Relux" retreat

Hello. My name is Sugishita Makiko, and I am the representative of Kaleido Forest Co., Ltd., and I will be taking you into the forest as a forest therapy guide.

So, what will we do in the forest this time?
Get away from your everyday routine and experience the forest.
Even in the same forest, the way you walk and spend time here is a little different from mountain climbing or hiking.

Recent research has proven that entering the forest has a variety of positive effects on physical and mental health. To maximize these benefits, we will guide you through the forest, sharpening your five senses and using effective forest therapy techniques. In other words, you will experience the forest using only your five senses.

There is already scientific evidence that forest bathing is effective, and research has shown that its effects can last for more than a month.

Not only that, but being in the forest can also bring about many realizations, such as introspection and facing your own emotions, which are things that we tend to neglect in our busy daily lives.
This will add a touch of pleasant exercise to your day in the forest and help you develop self-care habits.

Some people may experience increased motivation in their work and daily lives, tolerance for others, increased productivity, inspiration and creativity. Furthermore, they may experience a greater understanding and acceptance of the natural beauty that is a blessing of Yakushima, as well as new discoveries.

We believe that what you gain and realize through our Yakushima Deep Forest Bathing program will be different for each person. We will do various types of work in the forest, but you are free to choose whether or not to do so. First, entrust yourself to the forest and enjoy a walk with me!

Pre-retreat assessment
①POMS (Profile of Mood States):
We will use a simplified version of the Profile of Mood States (POMS), a standard tool for measuring the effects of forest therapy and forest bathing, to assess your subjective mood, emotions, and feelings. We will send you a separate link so you can select the most appropriate answers (takes about 5 minutes).

②We would also like you to answer this pre-survey regarding participation in this retreat.
https://forms.gle/8Ysr99podCoRqTL68

Retreat Schedule
<Friday, June 21st>
hotel check-in
At the hotel, you can take a stroll in the garden, or relax in the sauna or spa until dinner.
Before or after dinner, Sugishita will come to your hotel to greet you and conduct a brief health assessment of the day before. At that time, he will also explain about the deep forest bathing experience the next day.

<Saturday, June 22nd>
Breakfast at the hotel
We will gather in the hotel lobby at 9:30am and the deep forest bathing program will begin.
　Morning: Greeting the forest at the shrine, orientation, warm-up and nature stretching, work to expand the five senses, etc.
　<Lunch> Therapeutic lunch in the forest
　<Afternoon> Hammock nap, tea party, artwork, sharing
Return to the hotel and dinner @ayana
Dr. Sugishita talks on "Wellness and Nature on Yakushima" and a Q&A session

<Sunday, June 23>
Breakfast at the hotel
Enjoy the sauna, SPA, moss ball making, and more before checking out.

Clothing tips and advice:　
・Clothes that are easy to move in (long pants and socks are required to cover your ankles), comfortable shoes that are easy to walk in
・The temperature in the forest is lower than at sea level, and there will be time to relax during the program (in hammocks, etc.), so please bring warm clothing (jackets or coats), especially in autumn and winter.
・You may enter paths that are not paved hiking trails (such as animal trails or bushes), so please prepare appropriate clothing and clothing and protection against insect bites.

Belongings:
Day trip backpack, drinks, towels, rain gear (rainwear and umbrella), jacket, insect repellent and leech repellent spray, etc.

Precautions:
⦁ In the event of bad weather (except light rain) on the day, the location and tour contents may change (in such cases, we will notify you by 7:00 AM on the day)
⦁ We ask that you leave the digital world behind and turn off your phone during the walk (though taking photos with your phone camera is fine).
⦁ Please take care of your health and measure your temperature up until the day of participation.

Contact details on the day:
Makinuko Sugishita Mobile: 080-1520-2750

LINE ID: LINE ID: makiko_sugishita Or register using the QR code here

[Kaleido Forest Information]
HP:https://kaleidosc.com/
Facebook (Makinuko Sugishita's private page)https://www.facebook.com/makiko.sugishita3/　
Facebook (Kaleido Forest Yakushima)　https://www.facebook.com/makiko.kaleidoforest/　
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deep.shinrinyoku_makiko/