Forest Bathing+: a mindfulness, nature-based session to relax body & mind

Would you like to start your Sunday feeling relaxed and calm and having an immune system boost as we head into winter? Then come and get a dose of relaxing nature therapy at our Forest Bathing session in the ancient woodland of Beckenham Place Park. Enjoy slowing down mind and body as we take a gentle walk of 1.5-2km through the woodland, stopping in glades to do some mindfulness-based practices using our senses and chilling out with a peaceful, guided relaxation under the tree canopy.

There is a wealth of scientific research, that shows that being in a forest or wooded area can have a host of health benefits for our mental and physical well-being, e.g. it can: boost our mood, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve immune system function and sleep.

Your guide, Maya, (qualified with The Forest Bathing Institute -Complimentary Medicine Association accredited), has experience of leading forest bathing sessions for 220+ people to date (both public sessions in Beckenham Place Park; and workplace lunchtime sessions for Council staff).

New attendees will need to please complete an online registration form via this link:

https://forms.gle/GkhQ5ztVifzjheP56 (to help meet people's health/ mobility needs)

Here are some of the benefits that attendees said they felt after attending a session:

"Felt very relaxed and calm with a real feeling of well-being" Marie White.

"I felt very relaxed and at peace after the Forest Bathing session. I had a feeling of time-lessness which helped to put my current stresses and anxieties into perspective". Helen

"I gained a sense of inner peace ... It was a wonderful opportunity to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of daily life and truly appreciate the beauty of the natural world. I also learned some valuable techniques for mindfulness and stress reduction". Fernanda Kyle

"More content and centred than I’ve felt in a very long time. Far more in control of impulses and the ability to decide where to spend my attention". Oli Steadman

"I was in a state of tranquility for a few days" Jacqueline

"I left feeling calm, re-energised, grounded. Lovely to be led by an experienced guide." Saskia

"I enjoyed the information, observations, really appreciating the trees & the meditation, soo relaxing! Maya had a lovely calm voice." Liz

“Calmed. Gained deeper appreciation of the value of mindful immersion in nature” Richard

"I took my blood pressure reading after the forest bathing session and it was ..the best reading I had over the last few weeks, I think the forest bathing lowered my blood pressure".

"Felt like my shoulders had dropped several inches"

"I felt lighter..., more contemplative & nature-connected ..even a couple of days later "

Host or Publisher Maya is a qualified guide with the Forest Bathing Institute(CMA accredited)