Forest bathing, or Shinrin-Yoku

Is not just a walk in the woods - it’s a reset for your nervous system.
Time spent in natural environments has been shown to:

Easing tension and helping prevent the wear-and-tear of chronic stress.

Lower cortisol (the stress hormone)

Helping us shift out of our sympathetic nervous system (fight, flight, or freeze) and into our parasympathetic nervous system (rest and repair).

Balance the nervous system

By calming overactive brain patterns and reconnecting us with a slower, steadier pace.

Boost mood and focus

Forest Bathing Sessions

Guided evidence-based practices that support stress reduction & nervous system regulation.

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Corporate Retreats & Away Days

Immersive experiences helping teams reset, reconnect & strengthen wellbeing.

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CPD Training for Professionals

How to integrate nature‑based therapeutic practice into your professional setting.

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Family & Children’s Nature Events

Supporting children’s sensory development and emotional regulation.

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Why Nature Works

Nature‑based wellbeing is supported by a growing body of evidence, showing how time outdoors can reduce cortisol and regulate the nervous system, improve focus, creativity, and emotional clarity, strengthen feelings of connection, belonging, and shared experience, and nurture children’s sensory development and emotional resilience.

Walking in green spaces significantly lowers cortisol levels within 15 minutes.

Kobayashi et al., 2019

Walking in nature can significantly improve mood and decrease feelings of anxiety and depression within 15 minutes.

Lee, et al., 2015

Phytoncides released by trees can improve respiratory function and boost overall mental wellbeing.

Park et al., 2010

Forest bathing increases natural killer cell activity, enhancing the body's ability to fight against cancer.

Li et al., 2010

Exposure to nature boosts cognitive function and attention span.

Berman et al., 2008

Time spent in forests improves sleep quality and increases the production of melatonin.

Park et al., 2016

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Ben

It is just fantastic, one of the best 2hr activities I’ve ever done. I can’t believe this is free and will be looking to donate money as I think it is important to encourage people to get outside more. Robert was so informative and did an excellent job in explaining the various trees and their physiological responses on the body.

Maria

Very informative, felt connection straight away. Emotionally moved me having recently ended a 25 year career in a stressful environment - totally felt and understood the need to get back into nature and reconnect.

Duncan

I loved everything The background theory of forest bathing Mixed with some exercises Very mindful and informative

Susan

I have attended an event with Hawk and Heath previously. This has had a positive effect on both my physical and mental health. I now walk in nature most days. My anxiety is now manageable. I have lost weight due to moving more. Brilliant self care.

Brian

The knowledge, calmness and simplicity of the experience, was fantastic and eye (and all the other senses!) opening. Will take away what was taught and make the time to forest bathe myself on a regular basis. Thank you Robert for your wonderful insight and guidance.

Josie

Robert was very knowledgeable and had such a calm approach. I will take away quite a few things from this experience e.g. breathing techniques. I will also be sniffing leaves in the future. Very enjoyable - thank you.

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