A therapy which takes you deep in to the woods with its adventure-based treatments

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This year seems to be the year of balance, as workouts do not just happen in closed and air-conditioned rooms, but also out there in nature, surrounded by greenery. Being in the mud and around nature is a reliable measure for getting some inner peace. Trekking and hiking are two activities which are gaining much popularity now, and they essentially bring out the mindfulness act in large measures.

However, this practice of working out under the open sky is also called Wilderness therapy, which involves adventure-based treatments for over well-being.

Wilderness therapy

The wilderness therapy helps an individual in behaviour modification and interpersonal self-improvement. It combines the experiential education with individual or group in wilderness setting.

Inspired by 1940s, the success of the Outward Bound outdoor education programme, many today approach wilderness therapy programme though some adopted survivalist methodology. The age group, however ranges from 18 to 28 years.Wilderness therapies provide an individual with a variety of things which helps you accomplish.

*It brings you a change of scene and lets escape you from everyday distractions.

*Wilderness therapy takes you to an emotionally safe environment providing tranquility. The peaceful environment also provides you with opportunities for improving health and growth.

*Being adventurous helps you learn more about ‘who you are’ and teaches you tools to become ‘who you want to be’.

*Be it in group or an individual basis, the opportunities that you find through this therapy help you develop leadership qualities, outdoor survival skills, communication and coping mechanism.