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OUTDOOR WELLNESS PROGRAM
​“Wilderness is not a luxury but necessity of the human spirit.” –Edward Abbey

Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. There is an endless list of benefits that anyone can take advantage of. Being outdoors in nature can be healing and beneficial for the body and mind. Fresh air, sun, and trees; Nature is a magical thing, and according to some studies it can have strong healing powers — such as improving mood, boosting the immune system and increasing anti-cancer proteins. 
When combined together, we are providing our body with the best natural tool to maintain a healthy, happy life. 
  
If your goal is to: 
- Maintain Healthy Weight 
- Maintain Better Immunity 
- Feel better about yourself 
- Lessen anxiety 
- Improve your focus 
 This program is for you. 
Our outdoor activities will combine Yoga Class and hiking. No previous experience is required. From ease relaxing walks to more advance hiking trips, Anybody can join. During our program we will also practice a  "FOREST BATHING", meaning that you spend time in a forest environment meditating to help improve physical and mental health. The Japanese call it Shinrin Yoku.
Let's start moving, explore our beautiful parks and forests and let's stay healthy and happy.  

OUR NEXT ADVENTURES

Reconnect with Nature & Yourself – Step into Wellness
Learn how to coexist with nature, appreciate its beauty, and stay aware of potential hazards along the way.

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Marek Majowicz
Hiker/ Outdoors Enthusiast
Photographer/Videographer
Co-Owner of Blue Amber Spa And Wellness Center
Member of Appalachian Mountain Club
and New York, New Jersey Trail Conference
​Certified in Wilderness First Aid

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13 REMARKABLE HEALTH BENEFITS OF GETTING OUTDOORS

1. BEING IN NATURE BOOSTS LIFE SATISFACTION

2. SOAKING UP THE SUN ELEVATES VITAMIN D LEVELS

3. SPENDING TIME OUTDOORS MAY LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE

4. OUTDOOR TIME CAN REDUCE INFLAMMATION

5. BEING OUTSIDE IS GOOD FOR EYESIGHT

6. OUTDOOR TIME IMPROVES SLEEP

7. BEING OUTDOORS BURNS MORE CALORIES

8. SPENDING TIME OUTSIDE INCREASES HAPPINESS

9. NATURE RELIEVES STRESS, ANXIETY, AND DEPRESSION

10. OUTDOOR TIME RELIEVES PAIN NATURALLY

11. SPENDING TIME IN GREEN SPACES BOOSTS IMMUNITY

12. TIME OUTDOORS INCREASES SOCIAL INTERACTION

13. THE GREAT OUTDOORS GENERATES CREATIVITY

Spending 120 minutes in nature each week is ideal for optimal health and well-being. While getting outside daily could undoubtedly make you feel better, researchers note that the recommended two hours per week doesn’t have to be divvied up evenly. That’s great news for folks who live in urban areas, have limited access to nature, and those with hectic schedules. Whether you venture outdoors one day per week or seven, you’ll reap the rewards.

FOREST THERAPY
​Forest bathing and forest therapy (or shinrin-yoku) broadly means taking in, in all of one’s senses, the forest atmosphere. Not simply a walk in the woods, it is the conscious and contemplative practice of being immersed in the sights, sounds and smells of the forest.

Forest bathing isn’t just taking a walk in the woods. And it’s not entirely meditation, It’s about people simply connecting with nature. As you enter the woods – whether that’s a nearby park or a patch of trees in your own backyard – stop for a few quiet moments of deep breathing. Close your eyes, turn your palms forward, and feel the forest around you. It’s okay if your mind wanders, just make a concerted effort to note the smell of the air, any warmth from sunlight streaming through the trees, or any cool breezes against your fingertips.
Amplify the forest’s sounds by using your hands to gently cup your ears forward. Hone in on those sounds – maybe the plop-plop-whoosh of the brook, the rat-a-tat of a woodpecker, or the high-pitched whirring sound that a red squirrel makes. Sniff a clump of damp soil, take a whiff of pine branches, or place your nose on the bark of a tree and inhale. What do certain smells remind you of? Which ones surprise you? Or which ones virtually have no scent at all?
Run your hands over the bark of different trees, rub moss on a tree limb, dip your fingertips in any nearby body of water. Note the differences in the textures – which ones appeal to you more?
Find a bench or simply sit on the ground. Relax and imagine a stream of energy flowing through every element of surrounding nature including you, absorb it, let it heal your body and calm your mind.