Forest Therapy Walks
What Is Forest Therapy?
Forest therapy, inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku (or "forest bathing"), is a guided mindfulness practice that involves slowing down and immersing oneself in a natural environment. Rather than a strenuous hike or a natural science lesson, it is a sensory journey where I offers gentle invitations to be still while noticing the forest and starting to quiet the mind.
Why Forest Therapy?
Forest therapy is backed by extensive research, and this practice helps reduces stress hormones, reducing cortisol up to four days, lowers blood pressure, and boosts immune function by shifting the nervous system out of a frantic "fight-or-flight" state and into a restorative state of deep relaxation and natural connection.
As a certified Forest Therapy Guide, my favorite saying is simple: The forest is the therapist; the guide opens the doors. I am professionally certified through the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT), and Forest Therapy Canada (NFTC) to help you slow down, step out of the mental chatter, and safely remember what it feels like to just be.
Forest therapy isn’t a fast-paced hike or a botanical science lesson; it is a slow, deeply restorative practice inspired by the Japanese tradition of Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing). Together, we will move through a series of gentle, sensory invitations—like listening to the layered birdsong, feeling the texture of the bark, or noticing the scent of the earth. My role is to hold space for you to unplug from your screens, calm your nervous system, and rebuild a heart-centered relationship with the natural world. Whether you are seeking relief from a hectic week or looking to ground yourself, the land has exactly what you need. I am just here to help you cross the threshold."
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