Question & Answer Session about Shinrin Yoku/Forest Bathing/Forest Therapy Guide Training Pathway 2
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Q&A with Milena
Shinrin-Yoku Guide Training — Pathway 2
Interested in becoming a certified Shinrin-Yoku Guide?
Join Dr. Milena A. Guziak, founder of The Mindful Tourist® and the Shinrin-Yoku Association, for an open Q&A about the upcoming 15-week mentored Pathway 2 training.
Learn more about the programme, the learning process and the responsibilities involved in guiding others in nature.
What Can You Ask About?
- The 15-week training structure and mentoring process.
- Theoretical and practical learning requirements.
- Personal nature connectedness and guiding practice.
- Ethics, physical and emotional safety.
- Certification requirements and professional development.
- The upcoming November cohorts.
Pathway 2 starts: 12 November (Cohort A) and 14 November (Cohort B).
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Explore the Training
If you would like to learn more before joining the Q&A, you can explore the complete Pathway 2 programme or read our news announcement.
Read the Q&A Announcement → Explore Pathway 2 →THE MINDFUL TOURIST® · PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Three Pathways.
One Journey into Nature.
There is no single way to begin your journey towards becoming a certified Shinrin-Yoku Guide.
Our three training pathways offer different learning experiences, while sharing the same commitment to scientific understanding, personal nature connectedness, ethical practice and professional responsibility.
01 · INDEPENDENT LEARNING
Pathway 1 — Self-Paced Online Training
Learn independently, at your own pace.
Pathway 1 is designed for those who prefer flexibility and independent learning. Explore Shinrin-Yoku, its Japanese origins, scientific foundations, nature connectedness, mindfulness, ethical guiding, physical and emotional safety and the development of your own practice. Progress through the materials according to your own schedule, supported by individual consultations.
Format: Self-paced online
Starting date: Anytime
Learning access: 12 months
Individual support: Four consultations
02 · MENTORED ONLINE LEARNING
Pathway 2 — Mentored Online Training
Learn with structure, guidance and community.
Pathway 2 combines structured online learning, live mentoring meetings, scientific knowledge, reflective assignments and practical guiding experience. Develop your personal relationship with nature while learning to facilitate responsible Shinrin-Yoku experiences. Learn alongside participants from different countries, with the guidance and support of your mentor.
Format: Live mentored online training
Duration: 15 weeks
Next cohort: November 2026
Fee: US$799
03 · BLENDED EDUCATION IN JAPAN
Pathway 3 — Training & Immersion in Japan
Bring theoretical learning into the forests of Japan.
Pathway 3 combines structured online education with an immersive learning experience in Japan. Develop your theoretical knowledge before travelling to Nara, where personal nature connectedness, Japanese perspectives, sensory exploration and practical guiding become part of your learning. Experience Shinrin-Yoku in the country where the practice originated, while developing your competence as a professional guide.
Format: Online learning + Japan immersion
Online learning: 10 weeks
Japan immersion: 26–30 July 2027
Location: Toyouke no Mori, Nara, Japan
Different Learning Paths.
The Same Professional Responsibility.
All three pathways follow The Mindful Tourist® educational approach and the professional standards of the Shinrin-Yoku Association.
Each pathway combines theoretical education, personal development, practical guiding, risk assessment, ethical responsibilities and professional reflection.
Certification depends on successful completion of the required theoretical and practical assessments.