Forest bathing experience by members of Aarogyakudumbam a senior citizens retirement home at Mangarai. Most of the senior members are brisk walkers in the morning and some in the evening. I proposed to take them for a short walk around the woods within the campus, without any hesitation nearly 15 members agreed. We assembled at the foot hills village type swing .I briefed them about forest bathing, when we take a leisurely walk without any, electronic gadgets, admiring the green nature ambience, the forest aroma, the birds chipping, admiring the different foliage of trees, sunrays glistening through the leaves. Such walk for about 1-2 hrs.' is a booster of immunity, reduces stress level, a sense of happiness and togetherness with nature. These self realization good feelings are due to good hormones, oxytocin, dopamine, serotonin and reduced secretion of cortisol and nor -adrenaline. These well being is due to the volatile oils Phytoncides emanating from the trees. thus we walkers are in symbiotic relationship with the vibratory rhythm of the inanimate nature
Mr.Anjaneyalu meditating under the tree
Walkers resting in silence enjoying the aroma, with awareness of their breath
Prior to trekking assembled at the Palm tree swing, ready with a walking stick
