ForestTherapy2019

Thailand Forest Bathing Research and Kasetsart University Symposium with Prof Li

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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Press Release – Winners of the prestigious Forest and Health Innovation Challenge

DURING 2023, two Innovation Challenges were launched at the Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, by UpLink, the open innovation platform of the World Economic Forum (WEF).  Challenge One was the ‘Sustainable Forest Economy Challenge’, which called for ecopreneurial start-ups providing sustainable forest management and technology solutions.  Challenge Two focussed on the ‘Forest and Health’ and …

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INFOM

The 3rd INFOM International Seminar & Workshop 2023 in Japan

The 3rd INFOM International Seminar & Workshop 2023 in Japan We are delighted to extend an invitation from Prof Li in Japan. Prof Li is one of the founding figures of the forest bathing movement and the TFBI’s primary source of inspiration. As previously reported, we are honoured to have Prof Li as the TFBI …

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PRESS RELEASE | TFBI & Forestry England partnership launch

The Forest Bathing Institute announces launch of Forest Bathing+ nature-based wellness sessions in partnership with Forestry England TFBI are delighted to announce its selection as Forestry England’s preferred forest bathing supplier. The initial agreement covers the south of England. These exciting new events launch on June 11th 2022 at Alice Holt Forest, Farnham, sessions are also …

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Université de Paris and Kings College London

Université de Paris and Kings College London presentation

We are thrilled to announce we have received an invitation to present our work at the “Valuing Nature” symposium held at Kings College London in June. The seminar is an element of a cross-disciplinary project that will connect expertise between the Université de Paris and Kings College London. Valuing Nature theme “How has the natural …

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May update. Mind, forest bathing and mental health funded programmes

We are delighted to announce our next partnership with Mind, including feedback from past events! The attached image shares moving feedback from participant referrals attending the previous sessions organised with Mind. For the TFBI team, it is heartwarming to read that forest bathing can make a difference to people referred by mental health charities. The …

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Mental health charities and university research

Above photo, the team from Catalyst mental health charity. Mental health charities and university research We are delighted to announce that we have launched government-funded sessions for two mental health charities in March 2022. We are thrilled to be working with Mind and Catalyst to assist the people in their care. Both organisations provide priceless …

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University of Surrey – Our Natural Health Service.

University of Surrey – Our Natural Health Service. Wednesday 27th November from 6 – 8 pm. A symposium on how nature can improve society’s health and well being with Dame Penelope Keith DBE, DL and leading academic researchers. We are very excited to be part of this event tonight! Our Forest Bathing+ work will be …

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Forest Bathing+ Presentation to Frimley Park Hospital

On Friday 24th May 2019 The Forest Bathing Institute gave a 30-minute presentation of the ideas, benefits and current research behind Forest Bathing+ to over 40 doctors. The subsequent feedback forms mainly rated various aspects of the presentation, including ‘relevance’, 4.5-5, out of a possible 5. Thinking it might be a ‘tough gig’, Gary Evans …

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