Wishing You Well Being
RELAXATION, MINDFULNESS & THERAPY IN HENFIELD & HORSHAM
Mindfulness in Nature and Forest Bathing
Forest Bathing or Shinrin-Yoku - Spending Immersive Time Under The Canopy of Trees to Reduce Stress and Promote Wellbeing. It’s a nature connection practice that started to become popular in Japan during the 1980’s. Scientific research has been done to measure the healing benefits derived from simply being in a forest or woodland setting in a mindful way. It also gives us a chance to enjoy our forests and green spaces more and encourages us to want to take care of them.
These are some of the benefits reported after just 2 hours of Forest Therapy:
Can help reduce stress, anxiety, overwhelm and depression
Improves and elevates mood
Reduces or normalises blood pressure
Boosts immune system, stimulates NK cells
Has an anti inflammatory effect
Decreases blood glucose levels
Stimulates creative energy
Helps you sleep better
“When we suffer the Earth embraces us, accepts us and restores our energy, making us strong and stable. The relief we seek is right under our feet and all around us”.
Thich Nhat Hanh
What is Forest Bathing?
Forest Bathing and Mindfulness in Nature is such a simple concept yet can be amazingly soothing and transformative. It helps us to slow down, come into the present moment and pay attention to the natural environment around us. This draws the focus away from the constant stream of thoughts in our head, rumination and overthinking. It’s a slow walk around a woodland trail with invitations to explore the environment through sensory exercises and relaxation. Forest Bathing is amazingly simple yet powerfully soothing and rejuvenating. Described by one of our participants as an Outdoor Spa for the Mind.
Forest Bathing includes some gentle breathing exercises which bring the additional benefit of inhaling the woodland aromatherapy, including the tree chemicals known as phytoncides which can help to boost our immune system. Monthly sessions are available at Leonardslee all year round and at Standen House, National Trust Woodlands, May to October.
Forest Bathing at Leonardslee £35 (members 10% discount) Includes entry to gardens and hot drink in the courtyard cafe to close the session. Please note there is a parking charge for non members.
Saturday 6th April 2024 10am - 12.30pm
Tuesday 14th May 10am - 12.30pm
Saturday 15th June 10am - 12.30pm
Saturday 13th July 10am - 12.30pm
Spring Forest Bathing at Standen House and Gardens, National Trust (Rockinghill Woods) £38 price includes entry to house and gardens, with a hot drink in the cafe to close the session.
Wednesday 8th May 10.30am - 1pm
Wednesday 5th June 10.30am - 1pm
Wednesday 10th July 10.30am - 1pm
See events page links to book above dates at Leonardslee and Standen
Forest Bathing Beltane Celebration - Wednesday 1st May 10.00am - 12.30pm £35 Dragons Green in privately owned woodlands.
Please use contact form to book this session direct with me.
WOODLAND WELLBEING EXPERIENCE Emma Weaver and Tracy Jouhning @tracyannjouhning
Day Retreats coming soon.
Gentle Tai Chi Chih, Mindfulness with Bach Flower Remedies and Forest Bathing
LOOKING FOR PRIVATE WOODLANDS TO HIRE EAST/WEST SUSSEX/HANTS/SURREY
Introductory sessions available at the 2024 FLORAL FRINGE FAIR @floralfringefair
Nature Therapy, Mindful walks and Forest Bathing for friends, occasions and celebrations
Please contact me to discuss how I can bespoke a special event for your group.
Private sessions available at Leonardslee (please use contact form for more info)
10 + or corporate please contact me for a quotation
Guided woodland walks and Shinrin Yoku for small groups/corporate/retreats
Time in nature is wonderful for relieving stress and re energising mind and body.
Contact Me
Please get in touch if you have any questions about the therapies I offer or to book a place on one of my events.
You can also call me or leave a message on 07748617867