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On the quiet expanses of Coney Island, just off Singapore's northeast coast, a new form of grounding emerges. Jovena, a guide familiar with the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku—or “bathing in the forest”—leads visitors into a sensory immersion that encourages slowing down and being present.
Walking through the 87-hectare nature reserve, visitors are advised not to focus solely on exercise or reaching a destination, but instead to truly observe, listen, and feel. The cool, softer air, the sounds of birds and rustling leaves, the scent of wildflowers and native plants—all these elements become part of a therapeutic experience that reduces heart rate, alleviates stress, and strengthens immunity.