Introduction

“Seek a sanctuary , Respect it, as it is Holy, walk into it with a bare mind, bare feet and plain clothing, Nurture your body, mind and spirit through a healing ritual, Leave it with a pure heart until you find a way to it again.” – Master Jin Kwon

A balance of the body, mind and soul is a holistic and integrated approach to wellness. This thesis will investigate ways in healing the whole person, by using natural therapeutic methods, as well as making optimum use of one’s senses. Like a seal comes up for air, (Dinah 2005, 12) states that even the most committed urbanites need to take a break from the busy city life occasionally to recharge their souls in the country side. One could see the countryside as therapeutic, and crave simplicity of style, an aesthetic of reduction.