Festive Forest Bathing
Sun, 08 Dec
|Wendover Woods
Take time to pause and connect with nature as the year ends. Slow down and soak in the healing energy of Wendover Woods' magical trees and spirits. Embrace winter’s energy as we gather natural treasures to create a meaningful ritual item for the festive season. Tickets £20
Time & Location
08 Dec 2024, 10:30 – 12:30
Wendover Woods, Aylesbury HP22, UK
About The Event
What is Forest Bathing?
Shinrin-yoku is a term that means "taking in the forest atmosphere" or "forest bathing" was developed in Japan during the 1980s and has become a cornerstone of preventive health care and healing in Japanese medicine.
Shinrin-Yoku is an evidence-based approach to encouraging people to engage with the natural world – particularly trees; and demonstrating through clinical testing and research the physical and immunological benefits of contact with Nature.
This is not exercise, or hiking, or jogging. It is simply being in nature, connecting with it through our senses of sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch. Shinrin-yoku is like a bridge. By opening our senses, it bridges the gap between us and the natural world.
Join a small group of Forest Bathers to connect deeply with yourself and nature:
The scientifically proven benefits of Shinrin-yoku include: