Conducted by Researcher, Hsiao Shu-Bih, a doctoral student at National Taiwan Normal University, and senior staff member at Yangmingshan National Park
Before and after five Flow Learning workshops, the study measured 112 participants’ blood pressure, heart rate, brain waves, and other markers. The study also employed questionnaires to rate participants’ degree of concentration and observation, calmness and stillness, level of consciousness, and heart connection with nature.
97% of participantswere strongly inspired to love and protect nature
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99% of participantswere able to relax in body, mind, and spirit and to obtain relief from stress
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96% of participantsexperienced an increase in their ability to feel nature deeply.
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97% of participantswere able to focus on the present moment, often so intensely they felt a sense of ecstasy
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100% of participantswere "able to open themselves to nature with innocence"
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97% of participantshad retained deep memories of the session
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