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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THE LATEST UK research conducted in July 2022 into the air quality of forests versus a walled garden environment reveals highly beneficial compounds found in the air, which aid physiological health and wellbeing.
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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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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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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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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The Forest Bathing Institute is delighted to announce that world renowned forest medicine expert, and one of the founding figures behind the science of Shinrin-Yoku or Forest Bathing, Professor Qing Li has been appointed as its Scientific Adviser. An initial UK based project focussing on specific clinical research will be conducted with his oversight during
The Forest Bathing Institute (TFBI) were delighted to host members of the team from The Fountain Centre in Guildford to a Forest Bathing+ nature therapy session in the beautiful ancient forest at Newlands Corner. Founded in 1998, the Fountain Centre is a local independent charity based in St Luke’s Cancer Centre, in the Royal Surrey
TRADITIONAL mindfulness practice versus forest bathing nature therapy, is one better for you than the other? Both practices involve spending reflective time to quieten the mind. However, the key difference between the two disciplines is that forest bathing is usually spent outside in a woodland environment, bathing in the aromas of the oils emitted from
A Pragmatic Controlled Trial of Forest Bathing Compared with Compassionate Mind Training in the UK: Impacts on Self-Reported Wellbeing and Heart Rate Variability In 2019 The Forest Bathing Institute in partnership with researchers from the University of Derby, led by Dr Kirsten McEwan from the Department of Health, Psychology & Social Care, carried out the first