L’Earthing ou grounding
The principle is simple and intuitive: walk barefoot! The goal is to regain direct contact with nature and thereby refocus on yourself. As Earthing, a well-known “grounding” movement across the Atlantic, explains, we are in poor health when we are isolated from the Earth by non-conductive materials such as wood, tiles and carpeting in our homes. same as the rubber and plastic in our shoes. Conversely, when we are with bare feet or hands, our body receives an energy charge that makes us feel better quickly. And even if some may be skeptical, several specialists including Gaétan Chevalier, of the University of California at Irvine, agree that these techniques reduce stress, improve our body energy, have a positive effect on the heart rate or hormonal disturbances. So we drop the shoes and slippers for a few moments and we indulge in the practice at home when it’s cold and even outdoors when the temperatures allow it.
Sylvotherapy
Restoring a balanced relationship with the plant kingdom: this is what sylvotherapy offers. This Japanese practice, developed by doctor Qing Li, also called “forest baths” or Shirin-Yoku, has become trendy in Europe for about 5 years. One of the beneficial effects is to improve our immunity by promoting the production of natural killers, the cells protecting our body. These are stimulated by phytocides, volatile substances emitted by trees to defend themselves from toxic bacteria and fungi that we breathe in. The other notorious effect is that it decreases stress and in particular the level of cortisol in the blood.
Rather than simply hugging a tree, this practice consists above all in walking, letting go, leaving your 5 senses awake and “tasting the forest” while taking the time to let yourself be intoxicated by nature. It is recommended to practice 3 full days every month to boost immunity. But according to followers, the benefits can already be felt if you take a walk once a week for about 2 hours.
The energetic walk
For those who wish to recharge their batteries by practicing their yoga session, know that a natural alternative exists today: energy walks. In silence, these forest walks combine with Qi Jong, a traditional Chinese energy practice that allows us to collect energy and circulate it in the body. Just like sylvotherapy, it reduces stress and allows you to de-stress while increasing our immunity. The small difference is in the way of moving and the combination with the posture, which is also beneficial for flexibility and health!
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