Forest Bathing+ at Friston Forest –Slow Down, Breathe Deeply, Feel Restored

Yes, once you have booked, Eventbrite will send you an automatic email. In the next few days we will send you an email with information and a registration form, a completed form for each participant is needed at least 24hrs before the session in order for you to participate in the session.

Forest Bathing+ builds on the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, enriched with mindfulness, and forest ecology. It's grounded in science and shaped by hundreds of guided sessions, offering a deeper, evidence-based nature experience.

We will be moving slowly in the woods and stopping regularly, offering sensory activities designed to calm mind and body. While we will be moving at a slow pace, please note that our route is likely to include uneven ground. We will cover around 0.5 - 1 km overall.

Even in warm weather layers are advised, and please wear long sleeves and trousers to avoid stings/scratches. Wear enclosed shoes. flip flops/sandals are NOT suitable. Bring waterproofs if needed!

It is crucial that our clothing keeps us protected and comfortable. Plenty of layers of warm clothing plus gloves, scarf and hat etc. To get the most out of the session we need to be able to stay warm and comfortable .

Please bring something waterproof to sit on, a rucksack to carry anything else you might want (e.g. water, snacks, spare layers). You can find advice on this and a checklist of essential items in the pre-session email which will sent to you before the event.

No, sorry this is an 18+ event.

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We will be moving slowly int he woods and stopping regularly, doing sensory activities designed to calm mind and body. Towards the end of the session we have a guided relaxation.

Location and meet point: Litlington Road Carpark, Friston Forest, Friston, BN25 4AJ. What3words: maps.boarded.steam We will meet by the stone slabs near the toilet block. I will be wearing a green hat.

There are toilets at the meeting point. Toilets and cafes can be found in Seven sisters Country park.

We are happy to move or refund your booking up to 1 week before the event. We will not refund or move any bookings with less than 1 week's notice.

Forest Bathing+ is an all-weather activity (and rain can actually bring extra benefits to a session), it may be necessary to alter or cancel an event if it is not safe to proceed – this is most likely in the event of high winds or thunderstorms . Please check your email 24hrs before the event.

Contacting me: For any problems on the day, please contact me on 078145 17943 via call, text or WhatsApp.

To protect other potentially vulnerable participants, please do not attend the session if you feel unwell and/or have symptoms of Covid-19. We will happily transfer your booking to an alternative date: please let me know as early as possible before the session.

Directions by Car The car park is off Litlington road, be careful if you use google maps/satnav I believe the postcode above will take you to Seven Sisters Country Park/Exceat car-park and this is not correct, the Litlington Road car park is where we are to meet.

All buses that stop at the Park entrance connect with mainline railway stations at Seaford, Brighton and Eastbourne with connecting services to London. More info can be found here: https://www.sevensisters.org.uk/plan-your-visit/getting-here/

There is a charge for car-parking and the RingGo app is ideally needed. The charge is £4 for up to 4 hrs. Please find further info here: https://www.forestryengland.uk/friston-forest

The meet point in Litlington road carpark is just under a 1 mile walk from Seven Sisters Country Park & Visitor Centre which is well served by the 12, 12A and 12X Coaster service between Brighton/Seaford/Eastbourne. All buses stop at the Park entrance & connect

Hannah has been trained by The Forest Bathing Institute. https:/tfb.institute and been practicing yoga and meditation for over 20 years. She has been facilitating outdoor community events and assisting at Forest School since 2015. Hannah has Outdoor First Aid Training.

Around 40 years ago the Japanese started researching the benefits of spending time in nature, to be specific, forests. The results were startling and so significant that this therapy is now delivered on their health service. The therapy is called Shinrin Yoku: Forest Bathing.

There are some wonderful potential benefits associated with Forest Bathing. Research includes an array of benefits such as reducing stress, improving sleep, boosting mood and memory, and enhancing immune response. Please see the section above about TFBI for links to research papers.

Shinrin Yoku is sometimes translated as 'Taking in the atmosphere of the Forest'

Please arrive at 9.45am for gathering and layering up, so that we start promptly at 10am (NB in order to avoiding impacting on the enjoyment of other participants, we are unable to wait past this time for latecomers).

There is no actual bathing in water involved! Forest Bathing+ is a sensory connection journey, moving slowly through the woodland.