Author: Milena Guziak
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Meet our Shinrin Yoku Guide – Heidi
Heidi F. V., has played among the trees and wildlife since she was a very young child. The woods offered her a safe canopy, protection, and a place to hide and play. The woods welcomed Heidi as she was and offered her a home filled with peace and joy when her actual homes were in…
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Meet our Shinrin Yoku Guide – Emir
Emir is a dedicated nurse and forest bathing guide offering sessions in the picturesque areas of West Cork and parts of the Wild Atlantic Way. This stunning region, known for its rugged coastline, rolling hills, and lush forests, provides the perfect backdrop for reconnecting with nature.
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What One Can Expect from a Forest Bathing Training Course
I initially enrolled in this Shinrin Yoku certification course as a distraction from breast cancer treatments and the continued uncertainties of the ongoing pandemic. I received so much more than that. I am filled with gratitude for the gained knowledge and skill, as well as my boost in confidence as a Shinrin Yoku guide. I…
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Meet our Shinrin Yoku Guide – Lucia
Meet Lucia P., a multifaceted person who brings a wealth of experience and passion to her work. As a certified professional in various disciplines, Lucia combines her expertise in movement, dance, and nature-based wellness to offer enriching and transformative experiences.
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Meet our Shinrin Yoku Guide – Ramon
Meet Ramon S., our versatile Shinrin Yoku Guide who seamlessly blends creativity with holistic well-being. Based in the Netherlands, Ramon is a creative entrepreneur and freelancer operating under the name “Creative for Good.” With over 20 years of experience in brand building, copywriting, and concept development, Ramon brings a unique perspective to his work.
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Meet our Shinrin Yoku Guide – Victor J. M.
Meet Victor , a passionate Shinrin Yoku Guide dedicated to helping individuals connect with nature and enhance their well-being. Based in Oslo, Norway, Victor combines his diverse background in IT, holistic health, and personal development to offer transformative forest bathing sessions.
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Meet our Shinrin Yoku Guide Priscilla K
Meet Priscilla from Brazil, our dedicated Shinrin Yoku Guide, who wholeheartedly believes that “Baño de bosque es medicina” (Forest bathing is medicine). Priscilla’s journey with nature began at an early age, growing up with a deep love for the environment that has only grown stronger over the years.
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Nature & Therapy
Recent decades have seen an increasing interest in the healing and therapeutic potential of nature and the potential of green care interventions for the benefit of mental health. The field of nature-based therapies is expanding in line with this interest. Nature and Therapy: Understanding counselling and psychotherapy in outdoor spaces offers a unique contribution by…
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The connectedness to nature scale: A measure of individuals’ feeling in community with nature
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Forest bathing in Japan
Humans have long enjoyed forest environments because of the quiet atmosphere, beautiful scenery, mild climate, pleasant aromas, and fresh, clean air. These factors combine to induce beneficial effects on mood states (Li et al., 2012). In Japan, a forest refers to land with a tree canopy cover of more than 30 per cent and area…