Healing Trees at Hui Noeau

“Healing Trees: A Series of Free Forest Bathing Walks for Maui” is offered as a gift to the people of Maui after last year’s tragic wildfires. This monthly series of mindful walks is inspired by the practice of Shinrin-yoku (translated as “forest bathing”) that was developed in Japan in the early 1980s as a preventative self-care practice. Today, forest bathing is a growing global wellness movement backed by more than 40 years of scientific research on the physical and mental health benefits of immersing yourself in nature. On a gentle walk led by an experienced forest therapy guide, you’ll come back to your senses and have opportunities to interact with others in a small group, rest quietly in the shade,

On Saturday, June 1st, at Hui No’eau in Makawao, we offer a free forest bathing walk at 9am for families. This two-hour session invites kids 8 – 12 years old (and their accompanying adult) to connect to nature and to others and to make music with guest teaching artist Melinda Caroll, founder of When We Shine Foundation and 2024 Hōkū nominee. Sign up today at bit.ly/healingtreesmaui.