Our Mission
At Begin With A Breath, we craft customized forest bathing experiences tailored to your individual health goals. Our holistic approach of slow, sensory-based immersion in nature to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and boost immune function ensures you achieve balance in both mind spirit and body through expert guidance and support.
Our "Why"
- Physical Health: Studies indicate forest bathing lowers cortisol, reduces pulse rates and blood pressure, and increases natural killer (NK) cells that boost immune function.
- Psychological Effects: Reduces anxiety, depression, anger, & fatigue while enhancing mood and vigor.
- Improved Sleep: Regular practice improves sleep quality.
- Key Driver: Trees release phytoncides which reduce stress hormones.
Core Principals
Core Principals
- Mindfulness: A style of meditation that promotes active attention to the present moment.
- Minimal Impact: Slow, intentional activity meant for relaxation, not strenuous hiking while reducing our carbon imprint.
- Reconnection: We set aside the rush of technology-driven lifestyles for the peace of recentering in nature.