Connecting with nature and watching animals is a great way to become absorbed for a while, set aside other thoughts and bring yourself into a more relaxed state. There is science to support this on a physiological level too. One solution to self-isolation and not being able to go out in nature is to bring […]
Feeding birds – how a little effort can be hugely rewarding Read More »
Team member Philippa Bassett shares her recent experience of the Mindfulness and Meditation Training for Teaching course and how mindfulness is helping her to navigate these challenging times. We are pleased to be able to offer this course online – please contact us to discuss options. As part of the team at The Forest Bathing
We are thrilled to announce that Dame Judi Dench is now the Patron of The Forest Bathing Institute and hope her support will help us to reach more people and to raise awareness of the importance of spending time in nature and our treasured areas of woodland.
Dame Judi Dench Becomes Patron of The Forest Bathing Institute Read More »
Initial psychometric results measure 12 areas of wellbeing improvement We began laying the foundations for a Forest Bathing+ study with Derby University in April 2019, with equipment tests, and defining the parameters for the following study. In July 2019, we conducted our first funded study on the psychometric and physiological effects and benefits of Forest
The UK’s first scientific study replicates Japanese forest bathing science Read More »
2019 was an important year for the Forest Bathing Institute, with some big milestones along the way, for us and for Forest Bathing in the UK. Here are just some of the highlights from the year. We’ve given numerous Interviews throughout the year, and media attention on forest bathing is growing, which is a great
A 2019 Roundup from the Forest Bathing Institute Read More »
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
University of Surrey – Our Natural Health Service. Read More »
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
Forest Bathing+ Presentation to Frimley Park Hospital Read More »