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Category - Nature & Environmental
Nature & Environmental modalities utilise natural settings, elements, or activities to promote health, healing, and create a connection with the environment, planet and universe.
Modalities
Ecopsychology is an interdisciplinary field that explores the relationship between human psychology and the natural world, emphasizing the interconnectedness of personal well-being and environmental health.
Ecotherapy, also known as Green Therapy or Nature Therapy, refers to therapeutic practices that integrate interactions with the natural environment to promote mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Geotherapy is a holistic healing modality that harnesses the Earth's natural elements, minerals, and substances, including clay, mud, sand, and crystals, for therapeutic purposes. This practice aims to promote detoxification, rejuvenation, and healing of the body, mind, and spirit through direct contact with these earthly materials.
Forest Bathing, or Shinrin-Yoku, is a Japanese practice of immersing oneself in a forest environment to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being through sensory engagement with nature.
Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese philosophical system and practice that aims to harmonise individuals with their surrounding environment. This holistic approach involves arranging spaces, buildings, and objects to promote positive energy flow (qi or ch'i) and create balance and harmony in living and working spaces. Feng Shui principles are applied to enhance various aspects of life, including health, wealth, relationships, and overall well-being.
Earthing Therapy, also known as grounding therapy, is a holistic wellness practice that involves directly connecting the human body with the Earth's natural electrical charge. The fundamental principle of Earthing Therapy is to allow the body to absorb free electrons from the Earth's surface, which are believed to have antioxidant effects
Equine-Assisted Therapy (EAT), also known as Equine-Facilitated Therapy, is a therapeutic approach that incorporates interactions with horses to address emotional, behavioural, psychological, and physical challenges in individuals. This modality harnesses the unique qualities of horses to facilitate personal growth, healing, and development.
Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) involving dogs is a therapeutic approach that incorporates specially trained canines into structured treatment plans to enhance physical, emotional, social, and cognitive functioning. This modality harnesses the unique human-animal bond to facilitate healing and personal growth.
Moon cycles hold profound symbolic and practical importance in spiritual, holistic, and even agricultural practices. Each phase of the Moon is believed to exert a unique influence on energy levels, emotions, and spiritual growth, creating a cosmic rhythm that many practitioners attune to for personal and collective development.
Yamuna Body Rolling is a therapeutic self-care practice that employs specialised balls and techniques to release tension, realign the body, and enhance mobility and flexibility through self-massage and myofascial release.
Permaculture is a holistic design system aimed at creating sustainable human habitats and agricultural systems that emulate the patterns and relationships found in natural ecosystems. It seeks to establish resilient environments that support both human needs and ecological health.
Mud Therapy, also known as Pelotherapy, is a therapeutic modality that utilises natural mud or clay for healing purposes. This ancient practice involves applying mineral-rich mud to the body to promote detoxification, relieve pain, and enhance overall well-being.