“Forest Bathing – a slow, mindful walk where curiosity is the destination”
Lead Author: Dr Catherine Glover
Additional authors:
Timetable: ,
Description:
This is your invitation to move, relax, and find flow in nature. Step into green and let your senses come alive.
Forest Bathing is a guided practice that slows you down, quiets your mind, promotes creative wellbeing and reconnects you with nature — and yourself.
A trained guide will lead you through gentle walking and playful sensory exercises. You’ll listen, touch, observe, and breathe your way into the present moment, letting nature soothe your nervous system while sparking creativity, wonder and playfulness.
We’ll close with a sharing circle—a chance to reflect, connect, and integrate what you’ve discovered.
References, web links and other resources:
– Forestry England, 2024. Available at:
– Gies, E. 2026. ‘How ‘forest bathing’ keeps lungs healthy.’ 28 Jan. Nature. Available at:
– Gusti, M., Vårhammar, A.I., Masterson, V.A. and P.E.C. Wetterholm. 2025. ‘Novel Pathways to Value Nature: How guided forest bathing promotes new relationships with nature.’ Journal of Ecology and Society. 30(2). Art.19. Available at:
– Holten, K. 2023. The Language of Trees: How trees make our world, change our minds and rewild our lives. Elliott & Thompson.
– Li, Q. 2022. ‘Effects of forest environment (Shinrin-yoku/Forest bathing) on health promotion and disease prevention —the Establishment of “Forest Medicine” Journal of Environmental Health Preventive Medicine. Nov 1. pp.27–43. DOI:10.1265/ehpm.22-00160.
– Plevin, J. 2019. The Healing Magic of Forest Bathing: Finding calm, creativity, and connection in the natural world. Ten Speed Press.
– Rosen, M. 2019. Book of Play: Why play really matters, and 101 ways to get more. Wellcome Collection.
– Siah, C.J.R., Goh, Y.S.G., Lee, J., Pooh, S.N.P., Yong, J.Q.Y.O. and W-S.W. Tam. 2023. ‘The Effects of Forest Bathing on Psychological Well-Being: A systematic review and meta-analysis.’ International Journal of Mental Health Nursing. DOI: 10.1111/inm.13131.
– Szitás, D., Halamová, J., Ottingerová, L. and M. Schroevers. 2024. ‘The effects of forest bathing on self-criticism, self-compassion, and self-protection: A systematic review’. Journal of Environmental Psychology. V.97, Aug. Available at:
– The Forest Bathing Institute (TFBI). 2026. The Healing Power of Trees. Available at:
“Forest Bathing – a slow, mindful walk where curiosity is the destination”
Lead Author: Dr Catherine Glover
Additional authors:
Timetable: ,
Description:
This is your invitation to move, relax, and find flow in nature. Step into green and let your senses come alive.
Forest Bathing is a guided practice that slows you down, quiets your mind, promotes creative wellbeing and reconnects you with nature — and yourself.
A trained guide will lead you through gentle walking and playful sensory exercises. You’ll listen, touch, observe, and breathe your way into the present moment, letting nature soothe your nervous system while sparking creativity, wonder and playfulness.
We’ll close with a sharing circle—a chance to reflect, connect, and integrate what you’ve discovered.
References, web links and other resources:
– Forestry England, 2024. Available at:
– Gies, E. 2026. ‘How ‘forest bathing’ keeps lungs healthy.’ 28 Jan. Nature. Available at:
– Gusti, M., Vårhammar, A.I., Masterson, V.A. and P.E.C. Wetterholm. 2025. ‘Novel Pathways to Value Nature: How guided forest bathing promotes new relationships with nature.’ Journal of Ecology and Society. 30(2). Art.19. Available at:
– Holten, K. 2023. The Language of Trees: How trees make our world, change our minds and rewild our lives. Elliott & Thompson.
– Li, Q. 2022. ‘Effects of forest environment (Shinrin-yoku/Forest bathing) on health promotion and disease prevention —the Establishment of “Forest Medicine” Journal of Environmental Health Preventive Medicine. Nov 1. pp.27–43. DOI:10.1265/ehpm.22-00160.
– Plevin, J. 2019. The Healing Magic of Forest Bathing: Finding calm, creativity, and connection in the natural world. Ten Speed Press.
– Rosen, M. 2019. Book of Play: Why play really matters, and 101 ways to get more. Wellcome Collection.
– Siah, C.J.R., Goh, Y.S.G., Lee, J., Pooh, S.N.P., Yong, J.Q.Y.O. and W-S.W. Tam. 2023. ‘The Effects of Forest Bathing on Psychological Well-Being: A systematic review and meta-analysis.’ International Journal of Mental Health Nursing. DOI: 10.1111/inm.13131.
– Szitás, D., Halamová, J., Ottingerová, L. and M. Schroevers. 2024. ‘The effects of forest bathing on self-criticism, self-compassion, and self-protection: A systematic review’. Journal of Environmental Psychology. V.97, Aug. Available at:
– The Forest Bathing Institute (TFBI). 2026. The Healing Power of Trees. Available at: