森の心・人の心
Journey Through Life With the Wisdom of the Forest
森の心・人の心
Journey Through Life With the Wisdom of the Forest
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Some Profiles of Our Guides
Meet our Shinrin Yoku Guide – Patrycja
Patrycja is the creator of LASoPrzestrzeni, a project centered around nature. From a young age, she loved wandering through fields, forests, and meadows, forming a strong bond with nature. In adulthood, her busy life made her temporarily forget the forest until her second son, who slept peacefully only in nature, brought her back to it.
Meet our Shinrin Yoku Guide – Agnieszka
From an early age, Agnieszka developed and matured alongside nature, which was her first and closest friend. She never felt let down by nature. As she grew, her bond with the natural world deepened. In her childhood, the forest was her playground. Later, she appreciated the beauty of camping and hiking.
Meet our Shinrin Yoku Guide – Amanda
Amanda Wilson is a SYA Shinrin Yoku Guide, the Wellness Director at Peninsula Hot Springs, where she leads the development and implementation of world-class wellness programs for both guests and employees. With a holistic approach to wellness, Amanda provides strategic direction and stewardship, guiding a growing team in Wellness, Spa, and Retail. She is responsible for delivering immersive wellbeing experiences, workshops, and retreats, curating an annual calendar of special events.
Meet our Shinrin Yoku Guide – George
George Szilagyi is a Landscape Technician II, ISA-Certified Arborist,
and TRAQ/TAQ Urban Forester for City Operations, Parks & Roads in Edmonton City, Canada. With a profound understanding of urban forestry and a deep commitment to sustainable practices, George brings a wealth of expertise to his role, ensuring the health and vitality of urban green spaces.
Meet our Shinrin Yoku Guide – Katelynn
Katelynne Webb is a Community Forestry Leader specializing in Urban Forestry for City Operations, Parks & Roads Services in Edmonton, Canada. She combines her extensive knowledge of forest and tree ecosystems with her experience leading tree planting programs to create meaningful nature-based activities.
Meet our Shinrin Yoku Guide – Zofia
Zofia is an instinctive wanderer of forests, fields, and meadows. From a young age, she has been a lover of nature, fascinated by everything that chirps, runs, jumps, and hides in the bushes. Enthralled by the wild nature that serves as her greatest source of inspiration, beauty, and wealth, she has intertwined it into both her personal and professional life.
Meet our Shinrin Yoku Guide – Jacopo
Jacopo is an Italian Experience Manager at Gion Misen in Kyoto, bringing a unique blend of cultural and experiential expertise to his role. With six years of dedicated practice in yoga and meditation, Jacopo seamlessly integrates these disciplines into his Shinrin Yoku sessions, enhancing the meditative and mindful aspects of forest bathing.
Meet our Shinrin Yoku Guide – Michelle
Michelle Pietrzak-Wegner is a licensed somatic-based psychotherapist with twenty years of experience in yoga, mindfulness, and somatic practices. She focuses on helping people slow down, connect to their bodies, and restore inner balance.
Meet our Shinrin Yoku Guide – Tracey
Former lawyer, Tracey now embraces a multifaceted career as an organic farmer, yoga instructor, holistic nutritionist, lifestyle and wellness coach, and most recently, our Shinrin Yoku Guide. Based in Victoria, BC, Canada, Tracey shares her diverse expertise and passion for wellness.
Meet our Shinrin Yoku Guide – Milena
Milena A. Guziak is the driving force behind spaces designed for healing and growth, such as the The Mindful Tourist:森の心・人の心, Forest Healing Sphere and the International Shinrin Yoku Association. Through her work, Milena seeks to deepen the connection between individuals and nature, extending her passion for Shinrin Yoku, or forest bathing, from personal practice to a global scale.
Meet our Shinrin Yoku Guide – Klaudyna
For Klaudyna, the forest is her home. It is a sanctuary that protects her and provides a place for her to be with her family. The forest has helped her understand and build her relationship with nature.
Meet our Shinrin Yoku Guide – Chin
Tan Chin Wen is a naturalist at The Datai Langkawi in Kedah Darul Aman, Malaysia. With a Bachelor’s degree in Pure Biology, majoring in Zoology, Tan is well-versed in navigating forests and encountering wildlife. His knowledge of biology and zoology enriches his role, allowing him to guide guests in learning about the forest and its inhabitants.
Meet our Shinrin Yoku Guide – Helga
Helga Synnevåg Løvoll (PhD in Psychology, Professor at Volda University College, SYA accredited Shinrin Yoku/Forest Bathing Guide) brings a unique perspective and expertise to the board. Inspired by theories of quality of life and eudaimonic well-being, Helga is deeply concerned with the transformative power of nature experiences
Meet our Shinrin Yoku Guide – Martina
Martina Dittmar lives in Surry, Maine, with her husband, 9-year-old son, pets, and garden. Her deep connection to nature began in childhood, spent in New Hampshire collecting wildflowers, acorns, caterpillars, and toads, and enjoying long walks in the woods. Hiking has been a lifelong passion, with Martina exploring trails in California during high school and backpacking across Europe through Greece, Ireland, and Spain.
Meet our Shinrin Yoku Guide – Aldona
Aldona is a forest bathing guide living in harmony with nature and passionate about promoting a healthy lifestyle. Currently residing in magical Peru, her life is rich in diversity and dedicated to well-being. She holds a Master’s degree in social prevention and judicial resocialization, and she is also a fitness instructor. A committed vegetarian, she maintains a balance with nature and her body.
Meet our Shinrin Yoku Guide – Keith
Keith Wesley Adams is your bridge back to nature and your natural self. As a Certified Shinrin Yoku Guide, Keith brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for the natural world.
Meet our Shinrin Yoku Guide – Iza
Iza, President of the Board of the “LAS TO ZDROWIE”, and Shinrin Yoku Association supporting member, with a background in psycho-oncology from SWPS University in Warsaw and transport psychology from the University of Warsaw, she has built a diverse and extensive career as a psychologist over 15 years.
Meet our Shinrin Yoku Guide – Erica
For Erica, yoga and forest bathing are paths on the same journey toward health and well-being. Her mission is to offer various pathways for reconnecting with oneself and the natural world through the practice of forest bathing and yoga. Erica’s deep connection with nature grew through experiences like beach bonfires, swimming, kayaking on the Smith River, and walking through ancient Redwood forests.
Meet our Shinrin Yoku Guide – Priyat
Priyat N. is the owner of a resort in Kangsopa subdistrict, Wangthong district, Phitsanulok, Thailand. He is a Shinrin Yoku Guide and a specialist at Wanathara Crafts Tie-Dye Studio. Priyat holds a PhD in Pharmacy from the Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand.
Meet our Shinrin Yoku Guide – Kerry
Kerry K. is the Spa and Wellness Manager at Dromoland Castle Hotel & Country Estate in County Clare, Ireland, where she has been part of the team since May 2018.
Meet our Shinrin Yoku Guide – Karrisa
Karissa Ihilani Steele, MA, is an Ecopsychologist, Certified Shinrin Yoku Guide, and Intuitive Healer. She holds a Master’s Degree in Depth Psychology with an emphasis on Ecopsychology, Liberation Psychology, Community Psychology, and Indigenous Psychologies from Pacifica Graduate Institute. Karissa is the CEO of Rewilding Wellness LLC
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 turmoil. She would often be seen reading a book as she was held by the branch she sat upon up in a tree.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
森の心・人の心
Journey Through Life With the Wisdom of the Forest