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🌿 Into the In-Between: Forest Therapy, Intuition, and the Power of Liminal Space
I’ve spent the past week immersed in conversations about disruption —a word that keeps echoing across very different worlds. First, I...
Wendy Figone
May 45 min read
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🌿 Coming Home to Ourselves Through Nature: Why Forest Therapy is the Medicine We Need Now
🌿 Coming Home to Ourselves Through Nature: Why Forest Therapy is the Medicine We Need Now By Wendy Figone | Somatic Ecotherapy “Science...
Wendy Figone
May 13 min read
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Forest Therapy Comes Home: A Transformational Retreat at Canyon Ranch WoodsideMay 29–June 1, 2025🌿 www.somaticecotherapy.com🌲 Canyon Ranch Woodside
Forest Therapy: Canyon Ranch I grew up in the Santa Cruz Mountains, just outside of Woodside—long before Canyon Ranch Woodside became a...
Wendy Figone
Apr 152 min read
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Forest Therapy: More Than Just Mindfulness in Nature
Forest Therapy: More Than Just Mindfulness in Nature In a world that moves too fast, where overstimulation is the norm and our nervous...
Wendy Figone
Apr 123 min read
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🌿 Why a Forest Therapy Guide Makes All the Difference
The unique benefits of being guided by an ANFT-Certified Forest Therapy Guide 🌲 Forest Bathing vs. Guided Forest Therapy: What’s the...
Wendy Figone
Apr 93 min read
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Join or Die: A Revolution to Reconnect: A film that challenges our disconnection—and invites us to choose belonging over isolation.
An Evening of Inspiration, Community, and a Call to Belong JD Schramm, from our local Modern Elder Academy cohort, brought us together...
Wendy Figone
Mar 292 min read
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From Overwhelm to Empowered: Navigating the Pervasive Stress of Today’s Society
As I learn to navigate the intricacies of my life, I recognize that overwhelm has been a consistent theme since childhood. Growing up as...
Wendy Figone
Mar 173 min read
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Golden Gate Redwood Memorial Grove: Treasures Revived
Every time I guide a forest therapy walk, I learn something new—about nature, about others, and about myself. This past weekend was no...
Wendy Figone
Mar 23 min read
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The Healing Power of Cedar: My Journey into Phytoncide Bathing
Upcoming Retreat: May 7th Yesterday, I met a man who deeply cares about humanity— Michael Stusser , the visionary behind Osmosis Day Spa...
Wendy Figone
Feb 273 min read
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What is High Level Wellness?
High-Level Wellness and the Healing Power of Nature: A Modern Approach What does it mean to truly thrive? In 1959, public health pioneer...
Wendy Figone
Feb 263 min read
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Nature is not a place to visit; it is home. —Gary Snyder
Without Awareness, We Have No Choice The more I practice and share forest therapy, the more I feel like myself—at home while out in...
Wendy Figone
Feb 184 min read
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Reclaiming Your Well-Being in the Digital Age: How Forest Therapy Resets Your Mind and Body
Halbert L. Dunn, often called the father of the wellness movement, distinguished between health (the absence of disease), wellness (the...
Wendy Figone
Feb 163 min read
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Experiencing Joy in Unexpected Places
In forest therapy, we cultivate awareness—mindfully tuning into the land around us. Indigenous knowledge of plants, animals, and weather...
Wendy Figone
Feb 153 min read
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Why Sitting (Exacerbated by Poor Posture) is the New Smoking
In recent years, prolonged sitting has been likened to smoking in terms of its negative impact on health. While smoking directly affects...
Wendy Figone
Jan 313 min read
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A Heart Opener: An Invitation to Step Into This Beautiful World
Tonight, I stepped out of my comfort zone and into the city, trusting an old friend to guide me on an unexpected adventure. We met at...
Wendy Figone
Jan 302 min read
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"Breaking Free: Liberating Your Body from Emotional Holding Patterns"
When we experience pressure, stress, or emotional tension, our bodies often develop holding patterns that are unconscious physical...
Wendy Figone
Jan 263 min read
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"Reclaiming Balance: Healing the Mind-Body Connection Through Awareness and Integration"
The harmony between our bodies and minds is a beautiful symphony, designed to bring us a sense of wholeness, function, and ease....
Wendy Figone
Jan 262 min read
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Recovery Work: Vital Practices for Health and Well-Being
In today’s fast-paced world, we often find ourselves battling stress on a daily basis. Between work pressures, technology overload, and...
Wendy Figone
Dec 23, 20244 min read
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Why Somatic Ecotherapy Retreats Are TransformativeSlowing Down to Become the Best Version of Yourself
In our fast-paced lives, slowing down can feel impossible—but it’s essential for true transformation. Somatic Ecotherapy retreats provide...
Wendy Figone
Dec 21, 20242 min read
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The Intersection of Inclusivity: ANFT Forest Therapy and ParkRx
I was asked an interesting question today... After discussing the idea of regularly leading physicians on ANFT-guided forest therapy...
Wendy Figone
Dec 18, 20244 min read
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