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Forest Therapy

Forest Therapy involves immersing oneself in a forest environment to improve both mental and physical health. The method was developed by the Forest Therapy Society, which was founded in 2004. The Forest Therapy Society’s Forest Bathing method has been proven to lower blood pressure and increase quality of life, while other positive effects have also been recorded. Akiota was the first town in Hiroshima Prefecture to have an official road registered for Forest Therapy. Ryuzu Gorge, Mt. Shinnyu, Sandankyo Gorge’s Kurobuchi and Sarutobi trails, and Mt. Osorakan are all registered Forest Therapy sites.

Unlike hiking, which is usually done purely for enjoyment, Forest Therapy expeditions are often done for health reasons. A certified guide leads tours and teaches participants how to reap the greatest benefits from the practice.

On Forest Therapy expeditions, participants might stand in the middle of a dirt path with their eyes closed in order to heighten their other senses. They might hear a white-water river raging by, feel the sticky, humid air, or smell the piney, sweet aroma of the forest. Participants learn how to breathe deeply using their abdominal muscles, and are taught to improve their blood circulation. The practice is said to bridge the gap between nature and the self.

Participants’ blood pressure may be measured at the beginning and end of each session to track the effects of the therapy. The sessions are customizable and can be shortened to fit participants’ requirements or focused on other activities, including yoga.

森林療愈

「森林療愈」意指讓自己沉浸在森林的環境中，以此來增進身心健康。這種療法由2004年成立的「森林療愈協會」開發，經證實具有降低血壓、改善生活品質等功效。安藝太田是廣島縣內首先正式註册森林療愈登山路線的都市。龍頭峽、深入山、三段峽的黑淵、猿飛路線，以及恐羅漢山均是經過認證的森林療愈區。

徒步登山通常是為樂趣而行，而森林療愈則是以保健為目的，由經過資格認定的導遊帶領，為參與者提供專業指導，以發揮森林療愈的最佳療效。

參加森林療愈時，請閉上雙眼，站在泥土路的中央，動用視覺以外感官凝神靜氣，磨礪心性——或許能聽到水花飛濺的急流聲，感受繚繞周身的濕潤空氣；也可能會隱約聞到林間松樹散發的甘甜香氣。參加者將學習如何使用丹田進行深呼吸，以改善血液循環等技巧，一般認為森林療愈可彌合自然與人類之間的鴻溝。

為了確認療效，有時會在各活動實施前後為參加者量測血壓。活動項目亦可視需要個別規劃，例如根據參加者需求將活動縮短，或側重於瑜伽等其他活動。

森林疗养

“森林疗养”是让自身沉浸在森林的环境中，以此来促进身心健康。这种疗法由2004年成立的“森林疗养协会”开发，经证实具有降低血压、改善生活质量等积极疗效。安艺太田是广岛县首个正式注册森林疗养登山路线的城市。龙头峡、深入山、三段峡的黑渊、猿飞路线，以及恐罗汉山皆是经过认证的森林疗养基地。

徒步登山通常是为乐趣而行，而森林疗养则是以保健为目的，由经认证的导游带领，为参与者提供专业指导，以发挥森林疗养的最佳疗效。

参与森林疗养时，请紧闭双眼，站在泥面小道中央，动用其余感官凝神静气，磨砺心性——或许能听到水花飞溅的激流声，感受缭绕周身的湿润空气；也可能会隐约闻到林间松树散发的甘甜香气。参与者将学习如何运用丹田深呼吸，以及改善血液循环等技巧。普遍认为森林疗养可弥合自然与人类间的隔阂。

为了确认疗效，有时会在各环节实施前后为参与者测量血压。项目环节也可视需求个别定制，适当缩短，亦或着重于瑜伽等其他活动。