Mindful Sensations Forest Therapy
55 Twyn Rivers Drive, Toronto M1B 5N7 Toronto, ON, Canada

The trees are tapped and the maple syrup is flowing.

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I have been very fortunate to have experienced 4 very different forests in the past 2 weeks. The first 3 are today's Grouse Grind in Vancouver, British Columbia, the 4th photo is in The Rouge National Forest in Toronto, Ontario, the 5th photo is Bhooli Bhatiyari Park in Delhi, India and the last photo is in the Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Bombay, India. I hope you enjoy these photos as much as I enjoyed exploring them.

Sanjay Ghandi National Park, Mumbai India This Banyan tree is also sacred to the Buddhists. After attaining enlightenment, Lord Buddha is believed to have sat under a Banyan tree for seven days, absorbed in his new-found realization.

Recently I attended a film screening of the documentary Accidental Parkland. This film was produced locally and documents a number of local parks, Ravines and waterways. There are over 44,000 acres of green space in Toronto and the surrounding area. We Torontonians are very fortunate. Get out there and take advantage of our city's beauty.

The Medicine of the Forest Have you heard the news? Science has now verified the health benefits of time spent in nature. Read more as Forest Therapy Guide, Ben "Crow" Page, articulates the reasons why a single walk in nature can be a protective measure against stress and illness. When I explain Shinrin Yoku, sometimes I am asked how forest therapy actually impacts physical health. This is a very important question....Continue reading

We spent 5 minutes staring into each others eyes.

The forests are full of new growth and beginnings

Our Provincial flower "The Trillium" are out in full force.

A wonderful short film from Healing Forest about the restorative power of nature. Take time to get away from the hustle and bustle and bathe in the tranquil beauty of nature. Support the promotion of more films like this: patreon.com/filmsforaction