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Forest Bathing

Forest Bathing

The further from centre, the more strongly this hobby leans that way. Your quiz answers are scored against exactly these fifteen.

RestfulPhysical
IndoorsOutdoors
SolitarySocial
PracticalCreative
InstinctiveTechnical
Hands-offHands-on
RelaxedCompetitive
CautiousDaring
Quick winsPatient
PrivatePerformer
MinimalistCollector
Just do itStudious
Low-kitGear-heavy
AnalogDigital
ObjectsLiving things

Walking slowly in woodland without a destination, paying attention to what you can hear, smell and see. Also called shinrin-yoku.

Wellness & Mindfulness improvised quiet has local groups outdoorsy beginner-friendly

Almost noneCost to start

ModerateDifficulty

Mostly outdoorsWhere

2 setup steps. Nothing to buy until you say so.

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The path14 quests

ASetting up2 things to sort, in any order

Find woodland you can reach in under half an hour
Decide the phone stays in your pocket

BThen the quests

Take a slow, silent walk in the woods
Use your senses one at a time
Leave your phone away and just notice

11 more, revealed as you go

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