Shinrin-Yoku: the Medicine of Being in the Forest

Also known as Forest Bathing, this wonderful practice has scientifically proven benefits to our wellbeing.
I am sharing about SY a lot because of how much I have benefited from it myself over the years, especially since I trained as a guide.

It is time in nature, that is true, but it is more than that, especially when practiced with a guide. It invites us to real presence and a deeper consciousness. It takes you through the threshold of a deeper connection with Mother Earth and the healing power of Nature.

Swipe to discover more, save and share this post for reference and inspiration, and you can also explore more by clicking on the SY link in my profile @lifeoutofbounds

May the Forest be with you 💚
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#loob_nature #shinrinyoku #forestbathing #naturetherapy #mindfulness #healingpowerofnature #natureheals #naturehealing #grounding #earthing #forest #forestphotography #naturephotography
#healthyliving #wellbeing #selfcare

🧡 Roasted Kabocha with Garlic & Sage + a simple Pasta recipe with leftovers 🧡

Whether in the pan or in the oven, roasted Kabocha is a satisfying vegetable and, should you have leftovers, it can be used for a number of equally easy and delicious dishes.

Recipes at the link in profile! @lifeoutofbounds

This morning, when I announced “Oh, it’s October 1st!” my mum responded: “First day of school!”
as that is what it used to be till my brothers and I were mid-teens.
A much more reasonable day to begin getting cooped up in class, if you ask me.

Happy October everyone!
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#loob_food #pumpkinseason #pumpkinrecipes #kabocha #italianrecipes #italianfood #pasta #pastasugratin #foodphotography #foodstyling #cookingwithherbs #cookingforthesoul #comfortfood #recipes #vegetarianrecipes #garlic #sage

🍁 NEW OCTOBER ’25 CALENDAR WALLPAPER

The colors of maples in the fall are incomparable. At some point I plan to spend time in New England during October to experience a full color immersion.

This image, however, I captured in December in California, where fall colors run late. It was a rainy day and I was walking around the Marin Art and Garden Center in Ross, Marin County.
I hope you will enjoy the colors as much as I did photographing them.

As always, the Calendar Wallpaper is available for laptop/desktop, iPad/tablet & iPhone/smartphone and can be downloaded for free at the link in my profile @lifeoutofbounds

May the colors be with you, and may October be gentle and delightful.
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#loob_nature #calendarwallpaper #mapleleaves #mapletrees #fallcolors #fallfoliage #autumncolors #leavesfalling #autumnleaves #naturephotography #halloweenmonth #autumnfeeling #autumnmood #shinrinyoku #forestbathing #naturetherapy #colortherapy #naturehealsthesoul #mindfulness #gardentherapy #gardenphotography #deepbreathing

Don’t you just love Victorian homes? This master bathroom is from the exquisitely renovated Ackerman Heritage House in downtown Napa, California. Lauren Ackerman has curated every single detail and done a truly incredible job on restoring this house to its original - or even better - state.

You can enjoy a full photographic tour of the house on the blog at the link in profile. Or you can comment Ackerman and I will be happy to send you the link directly. Though with a little patience on your part because internet where I am is still extremely sketchy.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
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#loob_design #homedesign #victorianarchitecture #architecture #victorianhomes #napa #napavalley #oldhouses #oldhouseappreciation #theamericanhome #housesofcalifornia #historichomes #victorianstyle #bathrooms #bathroomdesign #victorianrestoration #romantichomes #housebeautiful #interiorsphotography #homedecor #downtownnapa #winecountry #california

The portal opened yesterday, but it will be in a few hours that the actual moment of the equinox will occur. Then it will be bye bye summer and hello autumn!

With amazing punctuality, socks weather is here: cooler temperatures and rainstorms began last night and will continue for several days; at least here in my current neck of the Northern Italian woods.
To me this would be the perfect time to teleport back to California and enjoy no-socks living for a bit longer.
I like no-socks weather. 😄

Spiky pods have started to fall, and I have already gathered the first chestnuts. It’s in competition with the squirrels, though - sneaky little fluffy, cute, adorable thieves that they are. 🐿️
The ones in this area are a rusty red color and really tiny. It takes 2 of these to make 1 from the oak-dwellers in California.

May your equinox and autumn season be ones of ease, joy and glory! And mine, too ☺️
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#loob_nature #naturephotography #gardens #loropetalumchinensis #autumnequinox #fallequinox #equinox #rainyweather #autumnweather