{"id":1868,"date":"2021-08-27T06:39:20","date_gmt":"2021-08-27T06:39:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.wownature.eu\/forest-therapy-hub-health-and-wellness-based-on-nature-and-forests\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T07:11:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T07:11:48","slug":"forest-therapy-hub-health-and-wellness-based-on-nature-and-forests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.wownature.eu\/en\/forest-therapy-hub-health-and-wellness-based-on-nature-and-forests\/","title":{"rendered":"Forest Therapy Hub: health and wellness based on nature and forests"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A society in balance is based on the strong link between health and well-being of people and the planet: the Forest Therapy Hub promotes nature-based practices supported by scientific knowledge, encouraging the restoration of balance between people and nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-fontsize=\"41\" data-lineheight=\"61\"><strong>The Forest Therapy Hub<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Forest Therapy Hub (FTH) is a\u00a0<strong>group of professionals<\/strong>\u00a0from different countries offering innovative and\u00a0<strong>unique training programs<\/strong>\u00a0based on their real applied professional experience and practical implementation of scientific evidence.\u00a0<strong>The goal<\/strong>\u00a0is to mobilize and\u00a0<strong>lead the interdisciplinary field of nature-based and science-based health and wellness practices<\/strong>, promoting an interaction between people and nature that supports the restoration of their health and well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Forest Therapy Hub designs and\u00a0<strong>implements training programs<\/strong>\u00a0in skills applicable to students\u2019 professional practices in a variety of disciplinary fields:\u00a0<strong>ecotourism<\/strong>, w<strong>ellness practices<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>coaching<\/strong>, social work and education, occupational therapy, preventive medicine, and clinical therapy, among others. It also aims to create, evaluate and\u00a0<strong>consolidate models of nature-based interventions for specific groups<\/strong>\u00a0as well as establish a strong international network of professionals with the goal of exchanging knowledge, sharing experiences and supporting local traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-fontsize=\"41\" data-lineheight=\"61\"><b>What is Forest Therapy<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Forest Therapy is a practice that in recent years i<strong>s becoming very popular<\/strong>\u00a0and is based on a well-defined assumption, that people can\u00a0<strong>combat stress and improve their health and mood by connecting with nature<\/strong>. It is a true contemplation and meditation in the midst of trees and forests and involves a minimum of physical activity: a forest therapy session, in fact, begins with a muscular awakening, continues with a long walk and ends with a meditation session.\u00a0<strong>Forest Therapy aims to promote positive states of psychophysical health<\/strong>, improving the connection with nature (nature connectedness), interpersonal relationships and social cohesion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\u00a0<strong>western approach<\/strong>\u00a0to this practice has focused on the\u00a0<strong>biochemical aspect<\/strong>, and therefore on the substances emitted by trees. Trees in fact produce\u00a0<strong>monoterpenes<\/strong>\u00a0(elements that make up the essential oils) that have a beneficial effect on the immune system.\u00a0<strong>Forest therapy also helps to keep stress levels under control<\/strong>, the main cause of many diseases. It helps fight depression and keep negative thoughts at bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-fontsize=\"41\" data-lineheight=\"61\"><strong>WOWnature and Forest Therapy Hub together for Fiemme Valley<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our collaboration with the Forest Therapy Hub is based on the fact that\u00a0<strong>we have always supported initiatives that want to spread the culture of Forest Therapy and Forest Bathing<\/strong>\u00a0and, in general, initiatives that allow people to feel good in nature but especially with themselves. 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