About our Introduction to Forest Bathing Course
Our Introduction to Forest Bathing Course will introduce you to the foundations of Shinrin Yoku. As a result, you’ll explore how this ancient Japanese tradition benefits health & wellbeing. Moreover, you’ll learn how these powerful tried and tested sensory practices can help you to be more mindful in nature.
You’ll discover how to incorporate all of your senses as you reconnect with nature. What’s more, you’ll explore the neuroscience behind Shinrin Yoku. The restorative benefits of being in the forest are well documented. You’ll deepen your understanding of this research and know how to apply it in practice. More importantly, you’ll discover how to truly connect with the wild, natural world around you. This Forest Bathing course combines Shinrin Yoku, ecopsychology and practical exercises to take away and use straight away. Forest bathing is a magical experience. You’ll leave the course with a renewed connection to nature.
Who Should Attend this Introduction to Forest Bathing Course?
Our mindfulness in nature courses are for you if:
- You’ve heard about Forest Bathing and want to know more
- You want to discover the science of Shinrin Yoku
- You’re passionate about the environment and want to know more, for instance, how ancient cultures worked in harmony with nature
- You want to explore nature more mindfully
- You want practical tools to increase your own wellbeing (and the wellbeing of those around you)
- You want to guide others in Forest Bathing practices
- You want to train, for example in mindfulness, ecopsychology or ancient wisdom traditions
- You’re a coach or therapist and want to expand the tools you use with powerful nature based practices and this is the first step
- You choose to explore Forest Bathing within a culturally sensitive framework for incorporating these practices into everyday life
- Finally, you’re looking for an ethical, committed mindfulness in nature course provider
What this Introduction to Forest Bathing Course Includes
- What Forest Bathing is
- The principles of Shinrin Yoku
- The Taoist and Shintu elements of Forest Bathing
- How forest bathing is connected to health and wellbeing
- The neuroscience of Forest Bathing
- Shinrin -Yoku or Forest Bathing practices to be more mindful in nature
- An evidenced based toolkit to take away and use
- Being safe in the forest
- How to create a environmentally aware mindset
- Embodiment practices to attune your senses in the forest
- The importance of reciprocity in nature
- Importantly, support during the course
- Lastly, post training support to embed your mindfulness in nature learning
How Long is this Course?
This is a 6 hour online course.
Where is this Introduction to Forest Bathing Course
This course is delivered
- Online and live
- Online and recorded. With this option you can learn at your own pace.
Designed by Experts
At mindful Rewilding we’re committed to lifelong learning. For example, Gill Thackray, founder of Mindful Rewilding lives and works in the UK Lake District. Moreover, we live what we teach and are certainly more than just a little bit wild ourselves. We’re on the mindful rewilding path and can guide you on your own unique mindfulness in nature journey.
In addition, we are committed to creating a safe and supportive space for personal transformation. Come as you are, you will certainly be warmly welcomed. Likewise, all of our mindfulness in nature courses are trauma informed.
Our Mindfulness in Nature Credentials
Gill Thackray, our lead trainer, is a performance psychologist, lecturer and coach. She is the author of several books including The Mindfulness Coach & The Positivity Coach (Michael O’Mara Books, London) and How to Manifest, Bring your Goals into Alignment with the Alchemy of the Universe (Penguin Random House, US).
More importantly, she is a qualified mindfulness teacher. Therefore, she adheres to UK Good Practice Guidelines. As a result, she is a BAMBA certified teacher on the UK Teachers Register. Moreover, she is IMTA professionally certified mindfulness teacher, holding an MSc in Mindfulness Studies from Aberdeen University. In addition, she is currently conducting PhD research into indigenous wisdom traditions and ecopsychology. That is to say, we’re constantly updating our knowledge and creating cutting edge research into mindfulness in nature.
Gill lecturers and teaches. She holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from Cardiff University. In addition, she is a member of the British Neuroscience Association. Moreover, she is a fully qualified qigong and Shibashi teacher in the Dragon’s Gate Lineage.
Fancy a Taster?
Lastly, we recognise that sometimes you’ll want to dip your toe in first. Or, discover if our course is for you. We agree, learning something new is a commitment. It’s also a financial investment you’ll want to be sure about. So, we’ve got you covered. That’s why we’ve created a series of free resources. Head over to our free resources page & download our free toolkits. Discover more about mindfulness in nature straight away:
- Mindfulness in Nature Tips Toolkit
- Lake District Themed Mindful Journalling Toolkit
- Build Your Resilience Toolkit (over at our sister site, Koru Development)
- Discover more about ancient wisdom traditions, mindfulness and eco-psychology in addition to the scientific evidence for our work at Mindful Rewilding’s blog
Book Your Course
Get in touch and discover more about:
- Firstly, course aims, objectives and outcomes
- Secondly, course content
- Thirdly, the benefits of Forest Bathing
- How the course can help you reduce stress & increase wellbeing
- Finally, the course pathway for additional training
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