Discover forest bathing (Shinrin-Yoku) in the UK. Learn its health benefits, how to start, and where to join guided sessions with The Forest Bathing Institute.
This week we were celebrating Endangered Species Day on the 19th of May, aimed at bringing awareness to the importance of wildlife preservation and ways how we can help protect species. According to the WWF’s Living Planet Report, which uses the Living Planet Index (LPI), monitored global wildlife populations have declined by an average of
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A few weeks ago, we finished our in-person element of forest bathing guide training in Surrey, UK. It was our absolute joy and a privilege to guide a group of passionate, dedicated, caring trainees, share magical experiences in beautiful ancient forests, and learn from nature and each other. It is amazing how every training is
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Last week, we celebrated Trees are the Key Awareness Week, culminating in the International Day of Forests, celebrated on the 21st of March. This day is dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of all types of forests. It’s a time to recognise the vital role forests play in sustaining life on Earth and promoting
Launch of the book ‘The Healing Power of Trees’ Read More »
Spring is a great time to start practising forest bathing. Not only do the days get longer, which means that you might be able to do forest bathing before or after work, but the temperatures also get warmer. On top of it, many changes happen in nature in spring. Often, if you visit the same
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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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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
Thailand Forest Bathing Research and Kasetsart University Symposium with Prof Li Read More »
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
Press Release – Winners of the prestigious Forest and Health Innovation Challenge Read More »
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.