by mark@mediafourteen.com | Mar 10, 2025 | Blog and News
In the Celtic tradition forests were sacred places, particularly our sacred trees – oak, yew and ash. It is it is estimated that around 13,000 or 20% of placenames throughout the island of Ireland are associated with trees. Darach is the Irish word for oak and...
by mark@mediafourteen.com | Mar 10, 2025 | Blog and News
Japanese researchers noted that modern life for many people can elevate stress hormones, due to overwork, family pressures, financial worries, noise levels and light pollution interfering with sleep patterns. Technological overstimulation, TV, smartphones, ‘scrolling’...
by mark@mediafourteen.com | Mar 10, 2025 | Blog and News
Shinrin Yoku originated in Japan and we usually end our sessions with our own version of a Japanese tea ceremony. I use plants harvested from the forest, washed and brewed in water slowly boiled over a camp fire. Green tea and ordinary tea from a flask are available...