Forest bathing, also known as shinrin-yoku, began in Japan in the 1980s as a preventive healthcare practice to combat stress, insomnia, and depression.

Yesterday I found myself captivated by the natural beauty of the sunset over Hauser Lake as I returned home from a delightful presentation by my friend Sherilyn on natural herbs and their medicinal benefits.

Summer is the time for outside fun and frolics and when being outside you need to keep yourself safe from the sun.

Whether you are taking a quick solo weekend trip or a soul searching retreat to Anywhere here is my list of must haves.

As we are in a heat wave both in the Pacific Northwest​ and in Southern California I would like to talk about the importance of hydration and nutrition on hikes.

Whether you are going for a short half-hour hike, or a long 4–5-hour hike, there are a few essential pieces of hiking gear to bring. The most important factor to consider is your own comfort. You don’t want to be too hot or cold on your hike and getting wet will definitely put a damper on your experience.

There is nothing like the feeling of deciding to go on an exciting or new hike. Adrenaline surges in anticipation of an amazing adventure. However, as with all things in life, safety first. It is important and smart to consider the safety aspects of your hike before, during and after your hike.

Over the next several weeks we will explore “Hiking” as a wonderful activity. ​As we enter the summer months we are in the perfect weather for hiking and it is an activity that everyone can enjoy no matter their fitness level. Today lets explore why I think hiking is a great activity for the whole family.

Retreats offer a break from everyday life while simultaneously providing skills to bring home with you to improve on your daily life. Fit and Healthy Journey’s retreats strive to give you a closer connection with both your body and the world around you.

The Harmonies of the Emerald Isle retreat has sadly drawn to a close but fear not for we are gearing up for future retreats in the coming year.

The word retreat comes from the Latin verb 'to pull back, to withdraw. Going on a retreat is like hitting the pause button.

As you prepare for your retreat there are certain things you should do to make sure you you get the most out of it and have that amazing experience that you deserve.

Imagine checking out this amazing living sculpture carved into the Irish landscape, where the blue of the sky meets the green of the hills.

Tipping is not mandatory and they don’t have a tipping culture like  the US.

Ireland is seeped in ancient history and there are hundreds of stone structures to confirm this throughout the land.

Gougane Barra is located in a beautiful part of the South West of Ireland, ideal if you are looking for some of Irelands scenic countryside to visit.

This is a 1,500 mile long costal road on the west side of Ireland.

The shamrock has three leaves and has been a symbol of Ireland for centuries, and there are many stories about the origins of this national icon.

Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle due to its vast green landscapes and rolling green hills. However, the Irish landscape has changed drastically over the last 10,000 years or so.

Where do you stand on Irish trivia? Here are 10 interesting facts about Cork, the county we will stay in during our retreat.