Mindfulness and Forest Bathing are increasingly popular activities that can decrease stress and anxiety and improve affect and relaxation. In this session, Recreation, Sport, and Tourism Ph.D. Candidates Darcy Lu and Zafar Waziha Sarker will share findings from research and benefits of forest bathing and mindfulness. Learn ideas for finding suitable places near your homes for mindful forest bathing and offer easy steps to experience the benefits.
A partnership between the Illinois Extension and the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute, the Community Seminar Series provides educational seminars of interest to the community each fall, spring, and summer, delivered virtually by graduate students and postdoctoral research trainees. The Community Seminar Series covers health topics driven by public interest, helping attendees make healthier choices and overcome public health misinformation.
CEUs through the Continuing Education Institute of Illinois (CEII) are available.