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On an Attempt to Establish the Inter-relationships amongst the Benefactors of Forest therapy through ISM Methodology
| International Journal of Computer Applications |
| Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA |
| Volume 185 - Number 4 |
| Year of Publication: 2023 |
| Authors: Mukesh Bansal, Remica Aggarwal, Yogender Singh |
10.5120/ijca2023920933
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Mukesh Bansal, Remica Aggarwal, Yogender Singh . On an Attempt to Establish the Inter-relationships amongst the Benefactors of Forest therapy through ISM Methodology. International Journal of Computer Applications. 185, 4 ( Apr 2023), 1-4. DOI=10.5120/ijca2023920933
Abstract
Forest has an alluring effect on the minds of humans. Forest therapy also known as forest bathing stems from the idea that humans have an innate longing to be surrounded by trees, which is why we immediately feel an overwhelming sense of warmth and calm when in a forest. Forest therapy is a combination of healing forest techniques that merge the benefits of mindfulness , creativity and nature to create a calm mind, a healthy body, and a peaceful life and thereby improving your well-being . Learn the secrets of healing in nature, with nature. The visitors can indulge in several activities at the center including forest walking, tree-hugging, forest meditation and sky gazing. These programs and activities aims at creating change leaders and compassionate communities through the Forest Friends program. Present research work presents the interrelationships amongst the various success factors for the successful conduct of forest bathing or forest therapy with the help of qualitative approach of ISM methodology.
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