Written by: Gorana Isailović

Scientifically proven benefits of forest medicine include:
● Stimulation of the immune system
● Reduction of blood pressure
● Better stress management
● Improvement of mood
● Increased ability to concentrate, even in children with attention deficit disorder
● Accelerated recovery after surgery or illness
● Better sleep

Forest wellness programs include:
● Walks through the forest (familiarization with elements from the natural environment, plants, trees, forest fruits, mushrooms, birds, insects, water sources, forest animals, orientation in the forest, interesting places, legends), as well as the use of specially created spaces around the forest (calm spaces, lavender corner, sensory garden, forest observatories) for additional enjoyment and relaxation,
● Exercises for health (breathing, laughter, dance, yoga, Qi gong, Tai Chi),
● Meditation (stimulation of all five senses in the forest, visualization, music therapy, phytotherapy, chromotherapy, heliotherapy, aromatherapy, gong baths, silence, reflexology, Su Jok, self-massage, pet therapy),
● Brunch in the forest (consuming a brunch package prepared before the walk),
● DIY workshops – preparation of materials. Introduction to the ECOSHIKI program and its application possibilities for walking through the forest, photo safari, mushroom picking, collecting medicinal herbs, forest fruits, leaves for making pictures, wall newspapers, “bird watching”, cooking schools, making herbal pads for “pinda sweda” massage, sound bowl massage, “Balkan Buddha Bar” dance, and many others,
● Connecting with the culture and tradition of the area and the customs of local residents.