If you've heard the term "forest bathing" and wondered what it actually means here's what it is, how it works, and what to expect on a walk in the Chilterns. Forest Bathing in the Chiltens with the Bluebells Forest bathing isn't a hike, and there's no swimming involved. It's the simple, quietly powerful practice of slowing right down and immersing yourself in nature through your senses. Also known by its Japanese name, shinrin-yoku ("forest bathing"), it means being calm and

If you've never been to a Sound Spa before, here's exactly what to expect, from the moment you arrive to what you'll want to bring. Sound Spa at Oxmoor Farm Coming to your first sound spa can feel a little mysterious, and that's part of the magic. But you don't need any experience, and there's nothing to prepare or "get right." A Sound Spa, also known as a gong bath or sound bath is simply an 60-90 minutes or so of deep rest, where you lie down, get cosy, and let waves of sou