Rötzel's Monk Garden is home to between 150 and 200 types of herbs, leaves and trees including many that are unlikely to be found at any German supermarket.
Parents and families can help make things feel more manageable. If kids feel supported, they might even look forward to some of the changes and gain confidence, experts say.
Midway through 2025, “The 30-Day Wellness Odyssey” has emerged as a cultural reset, a month-long challenge that goes far beyond burpees and salads. It’s a holistic wellness experience designed for individuals who want to feel stronger, think clearly, and stay connected, all in one journey.
Emily Pleasance, MA, ExAT, nature & forest therapy guide, ecopsychology practitioner, and founder of the Forest Bathing Club Canada, explains that forest bathing is not just about the benefits we can extract from nature, but about cultivating a reciprocal relationship with the land, “Forest bathing emphasizes the gifts we receive from nature.