Laumeier Sculpture Park in Sunset Hills in St. Louis County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Healing
Nature heals – spending time in the outdoors can improve your health.
Forest Therapy is rooted in the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, often translated as "forest bathing." The term refers to taking in the forest atmosphere. It is a therapy that was developed in Japan during the 1980s, becoming a cornerstone of preventive health care and healing in Japanese medicine. Studies have demonstrated reductions in stress, anger, anxiety, depression and sleeplessness as the health benefits of spending time amongst trees. As few as 15 minutes spent in nature can reduce blood pressure and stress levels, and improve concentration and mental clarity.
If you think it all sounds too good to be true, why not try it yourself? You don't have to have a forest or woodland nearby–you can practice Forest Therapy in the Park.
• Be Present. Leave behind your phone or any other distractions.
• Wander aimlessly without goals and expectations. Allow your body to take you wherever it wants.
• Pause to look more closely at a leaf or notice the sensation of the path beneath your feet.
• Listen to the sounds around you. See how the behavior of the birds and other animals changes when they become used to your presence.
• Resist talkingif you go with others. Agree to share your experiences at the end of the walk.
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Erected by St. Louis County Parks & Recreation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Science & Medicine.
Location. 38° 32.993′ N, 90° 24.844′ W. Marker is in Sunset Hills, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is in Laumeier Sculpture Park. Marker is on Rott Road east of South Geyer Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saint Louis MO 63127, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jonathan Borofsky (American, 1942) (a few steps from this marker); Pearl Fryar (American, 1939) (within shouting distance of this marker); Ernest Trova (American, 1927-2009) (within shouting distance of this marker); Jackie Ferrara (American, born 1929) (within shouting distance of this marker); Sol Lewitt (American, 1928-2007) (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Ernest Trova (American, 1927-2009) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Ernest Trova (American, 1927-2009) (about 300 feet away); Ken Lum (Canadian, born 1956) (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sunset Hills.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 28, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
