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
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Last week our co-founder Olga Terebenina attended a conference in London organised by Natural England. This year’s focus was on diversity and inclusivity. It was great to hear talks from different charities and organisations helping people from various backgrounds. The speakers included Bees and Refugees, Kosovar Albanian Youth Against Violence, Kingston Association For the Blind,
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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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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
The Icelandic Forestry Commission raised some eyebrows back in April with recommendations to hug trees to help with feelings of loneliness and aid general wellbeing during Coronavirus social distancing restrictions . Of course, they put some work in to make sure there were well managed routes throughout large areas of publicly available woodland to make
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