11/10/2021
I was recently really slated online by a number of people for offering paid forest bathing sessions. But I totally get it. Forest bathing is a new thing and when people don’t understand it or have a misconception about it, they can arrive at a misguided conclusion.
So here’s my attempt to shed light on the value of a forest bathing session (which is this post is so long), and how it differs from just taking people into the woods.
The science
You will learn a whole host of information about the science of forest bathing, the woodland environment and how this environment impacts your mind and body. The science is so compelling that I would say without fail, you will come away with a newfound sense of awe and amazement towards nature, which will enhance your nature connection.
Environmental impact
Forest bathing enhances nature connection, which not only enhances your wellbeing and helps to diminish feelings of isolation, but also promotes pro-environmental behaviour, so it’s win-win for you and for nature.
The group
Being a part of a group enhances your depth of experience, and science shows, even benefits your health – come on a session to find out exactly how and why. Much of the feedback I get is that the group experience is one of the most cherished elements.
Slowing down
You get to slow down to a pace that you would be unlikely to match on your own, and the session gives you permission to lie on the forest floor, embrace trees if you choose and really study nature at the most intimate level, something that you might feel self-conscious to do, or wouldn’t have thought to do, on your own.
Guidance
You are guided by a trained mindfulness and meditation coach (me!) and my instruction can help you to get to a deeper level of awareness than might happen otherwise.
Confidence and safety
Especially if you’re a woman who is nervous to be in the woods on your own, group forest bathing can help you to build confidence in being in the forest environment, and as the guide, I watch out for other users of the forest or potential risk, so you can relax into your practice, and I am first aid and mental health first aid trained, so can confidently support you.
Yes, forest bathing can sound very ‘woo woo’, but there is so much more to it that than. To quote The Washington Post “forest bathing is where yoga was thirty years ago”, and I think they’re right. So come and be a pioneer of this ever-developing form of nature therapy and experience for yourself how amazing it will make you feel.
Book a session here and enjoy your first session at the reduced rate of £30 - https://bookwhen.com/truenatureconnect =ev-sj23-20211016100000
