This Nature Sanctuary provides you with a space to virtually immerse yourself in the healing energies of mother nature. Sit Spots are an important part of any Forest Bathing (Forest Therapy, Shinrin Yoku) experience. This page gives you an opportunity to create sit spots where you do not need to leave the comforts of your home or office. I invite you to take a few moments to immerse yourself in the healing energies of the images and videos. Try not to think about or analyse what you are focusing on. Simply observe with an open heart and a still mind.
Although this is not as effective as the real thing, research has shown that viewing images or videos of natural scenes will still result in such things as lowering your stress, and other health and wellness benefits resulting from taking the time to slow down and be more present.
Shades of Green Slide Show
Take a few moments to view a selection of images highlighting the various shades of green found in a forest. Pictures will rotate on a 10 second interval and the entire slide show takes 10 minutes to complete. The idea is not to rush through the slide show but to slow down and mindfully observe each picture. To enhance your virtual nature immersion experience, try putting on some headphones and listen to some relaxing music of your choosing.
Spring Flowers & Blossoms
Spring is such a beautiful time of the year, when life springs forth in so many forms. The images on the next 2 slideshows were photographed during the months of April & May in the greater Victoria area. The pictures transition at 10 second intervals and each slideshow takes 10 minutes to complete. As you view each image, slow down and take in the details. Notice how your body, mind and spirit responds to each picture. For some additional relaxation, put on some headphones and listen to some calming music. I hope you enjoy the shows, smile.
April Spring Flowers & Blossoms
The photographs in this slideshow were taken during the month of April in the greater Victoria, BC region. Some were taken in my backyard, a local park and my surrounding neighbourhood. Others are wildflowers that were taken during a hike in the Sooke Hills Wilderness Park.
May Spring Flowers & Blossoms
The photographs in this slideshow were taken during the month of May in the greater Victoria, BC region. Some were taken in my backyard, a local park and my surrounding neighbourhood. Others are wildflowers that were taken during a hike in the Devonian Regional Park in Metchosin.
