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The Science of Serenity: A Comprehensive Evidence Summary of Forest Bathing+

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At The Forest Bathing Institute (TFBI), we have always believed that nature is the ultimate pharmacy. However, believing it and proving it are two different things. Over the last few years, our team, led by Gary Evans, has worked tirelessly to bridge the gap between ancient wisdom and modern clinical science. We aren’t just talking […]

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How Inner Regulation Deepens Nature Connection

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If you’ve ever led a forest bathing session, you’ve witnessed it: that palpable shift when a group stops performing nature connection and starts actually experiencing it. The chatter fades. Bodies settle. Something opens up. What’s happening beneath the surface isn’t mystical: it’s regulatory. Inner regulation: the capacity to modulate physiological and emotional state: functions as

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Nature on Prescription: How Birmingham and Forest Bathing are Revolutionising UK Healthcare

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Something remarkable is happening in UK healthcare, and it doesn’t come in a pill bottle. Birmingham, the UK’s second-largest city, has just become the latest major urban centre to embrace nature prescriptions, marking a significant shift in how we approach mental and physical wellbeing across the country. The RSPB has rolled out its Nature Prescriptions

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Forest Bathing+ for Corporate Wellness: Brand Activations Backed by Research

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In an era where corporate wellness has evolved from a nice-to-have benefit to a critical business imperative, forward-thinking organisations are seeking evidence-based brand activations that deliver measurable impact on employee wellbeing and performance. Forest Bathing+ represents a revolutionary approach that combines ancient wisdom with cutting-edge scientific research, offering corporations and major brands an opportunity to

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‘A morning of mindfulness with The Forest Bathing Institute’ at Leith Hill Place on August 23rd 2025

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Join us on Saturday, the 23rd of August 2025, 11am-2pm at Leith Hill Place for ‘A morning of mindfulness with The Forest Bathing Institute’: ‘Forest Bathing translates from the Japanese Shinrin Yoku which means to bathe in the atmosphere of the woods. Scientific studies have shown how humans respond so positively from spending mindful time under

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Happy Earth Day!

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Today, on the 22nd of April, we are celebrating Earth Day, aimed at raising awareness about environmental issues and promoting sustainability, as well as serving as a reminder of the importance of protecting our planet and taking action to address environmental challenges. Earth Day is an excellent opportunity to take time to think about our

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Top 100 Global Woman Entrepreneur 

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PRESS RELEASE Co-founder of the Forest Bathing Institute nominated as a Top 100 Global Woman Entrepreneur PEER-reviewed author, Co-Founder of The Forest Bathing Institute, and champion for connecting children and adults with nature, Olga Terebenina, has been nominated as a global leader to follow over the coming decade. Olga’s drive and passion for the environment

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Thailand Forest Bathing Research and Kasetsart University Symposium with Prof Li

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In May 2023, TFBI hosted the Humanities faculty of Kasetsart University Bangkok at Newlands Corner in England. Following the meeting, TFBI was invited to Thailand to participate in a cutting-edge research study and a symposium at Kasetsart University.   The invitation was extended to TFBI as a leading light in global research related to forest

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