A landmark collaboration between The Forest Bathing Institute (TFBI) and Petrow Harley Landscape Architects asks an important question: how can meaningful contact with nature become part of everyday life, rather than something reserved for occasional visits to distant woodland? From Forest Bathing to Forest Pockets: A Joint Position Paper, The Forest Bathing Institute and Petrow […]
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
The Science of Serenity: A Comprehensive Evidence Summary of Forest Bathing+ Read More »
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
How Inner Regulation Deepens Nature Connection Read More »
Why the Media and Science are Turning to The Forest Bathing Institute It’s no surprise that forest bathing media enquiries are rising because when the World Economic Forum named The Forest Bathing Institute (TFBI) among the top innovators in Forest and Health, it confirmed what we had been building toward for years: a reputation for
Want to lead your own sessions? Discover everything you need to know about forest bathing guide training, from the science of shinrin-yoku to becoming a certified professional in the UK.
Forest Bathing Guide Training: Everything You Need to Know Read More »
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
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
Forest Bathing+ for Corporate Wellness: Brand Activations Backed by Research Read More »
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
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
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
Top 100 Global Woman Entrepreneur Read More »