What Happens to Your Body When You Touch a Tree?
Tree Medicine - Feel the Connection
Feeling overwhelmed, a little stressed or just feeling a lack of connection?
Head outdoors and touch a tree.
What happens when you touch a tree?
When you physically make contact with a tree, it can reduce cortisol and blood pressure, boost immune-strengthening cells, and trigger the release of feel-good hormones. The physical pressure of touching a tree triggers the release of oxytocin, a hormone linked to calmness and emotional bonding. The practice is linked to decreased anxiety, improved mood, enhanced mindfulness, and a deeper sense of connection to the natural world.
All year connection
CONNECTED - The Electrical Connection
The Earth's surface possesses a natural electric charge, and direct contact can facilitate the transfer of free electrons into the body. Physically touching a tree provides a contact for this energetic exchange which can have powerful therapeutic effects by neutralizing free radicals, which are tied to inflammation and aging
CONNECTED - Reconnecting with our roots
I have always felt a sacred connection with trees. Ever since I was a very small child, trees have whispered to me, come stay and while and so I do. My love and respect for trees has grown deeper as more sacred as I get older and I am deeply grateful to my tree friend at the back of the house. This wise old being has really helped me feel more grounded and peaceful during these strange and bewildering times. Spending time among the trees, I feel more alive, deeply connected to the truth, to nature, and creator. Even on bitterly cold days touching the bark of my tree friends provides a healing energy like no other. Soul to soul.
For the last few days I have been harnessing the powerful healing energy that we receive when we touch and connect with a tree and letting it flow into my latest artwork - Tree Medicine - Connection.
My wish is for you, is to feel the healing energy of the tree while viewing this piece of art and maybe inspire you to go outside and connect with some trees in your neighbourhood.
This beautiful medicine is natural and free to anyone.
Tree Medicine - Connected - Mixed Media - 18” x 24” portrait
New Painting - Tree Medicine - Mixed Media on heavy watercolour paper 18" x 24" portrait. DM for details.
Sending you love and light and some healing tree energy. Know you are deeply loved and appreciated! Happy Thursday!