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Into the woods: Forest bathing in the Cook County Preserves

July 26, 2018July 26, 2018 by Foundation staff Comment is Closed

By Rachel Urich Forest therapy, also called forest bathing, is the ancient meditation technique of slowing down, calming your mind, and “bathing” in the forest and the energy that surrounds you. The Forest Preserves of Cook County is a perfect place to practice forest bathing techniques. Recently I tried them out myself as part of […]

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