Forest Bathing with Sam Duffin
- Ages 18+
Join Sam Duffin for a life-shifting experience in nature to restore you to how you should be feeling.
Date and time
Location
West End Lane
West End Lane Farnham GU10 3EP United KingdomRefund Policy
About this event
- Event lasts 2 hours 30 minutes
- Ages 18+
- Free venue parking
Forest Bathing with Sam Duffin
Come for a life-shifting experience in the tranquility and beauty of the private West End Woods in Frensham, with Sam Duffin, one of the UKs most experienced forest bathing guides.
Come away feeling better than you've felt in a long time.
Usual feedback - "Wow.... I didn't realise how much I needed that!"
What is Forest Bathing?
It's a deeply calm and relaxing, slow, silent and immersive nature experience using the five senses and mindfulness. It comes from Japan where it's called Shinrin Yoko, which means ‘to be under the canopy of the trees for health and wellbeing’.
What are the benefits of Forest Bathing?
The list is endless, but here are a few:
- boosted immunity
- calmer nervous system
- regulated blood pressure and heart rate
- enhanced cognition - memory, focus and attention etc
- increased positive emotions and a lifted mood
- reduced stress and anxiety
- enhanced feelings of connection
- better sleep
- increased creativity, empathy, free-thinking and pleasure
- improved ADHD symptoms
Forest Bathing is backed by science, so much so that some countries prescribe it as an alternative to conventional medicine... however ONLY with positive side-effects!
What happens in a Forest Bathing session?
No bathing! However we do bathe our senses in the forest environment. I start with an introduction, then we move into mindfulness practices using the five senses. We have sharing circles, a longer 'Treelaxation' mediation, and close with a tea ceremony.
Who is Sam?
Sam is a positive psychology practitioner, coach, facilitator and forest bathing guide. She helps people in midlife have transformative life-shifts, through embracing courage, play and authenticity. Find out more - samduffin.com .
Sam has led approximately 2000 NHS and social care workers forest bathing, through a funded retreat called Out in the Field - outinthefield.org .
Please see my FAQ's for more essential info about your forest bathing session.
Come and experience the healing power of nature, and see for yourself how life-shifting it can be.
Frequently asked questions
Long trousers tucked into socks and long sleeved tops. Extra layers as the micro-climate of the woods is much cooler, and getting cold will distract you. Close-toed footwear with suitable ankle support and grip.
Water. Extra layers. Something to lie down on the forest floor on - ideally a waterproof backed picnic blanket or yoga mat. A backpack so your hands are free.
No. We use a relatively small area of woods and we will be walking very slowly, and stopping frequently. Forest bathing is slow, quiet and relaxing.
No. Everything is an invitation. Some people remain standing, some sit down and lean against a tree, some choose to lie on the forest floor (on a blanket or mat).
No, because they distract the group. If you have a dog for health or therapy reasons, please contact me to discuss.
Ideally not, unless they are able to remain quiet for the duration of the forest bathing (including not talking to you, which will distract the group).
The uneven forest floor, things to trip over or slide in, low hanging branches, other users of the woods - bikes, people and dogs (although my sessions are in private woodland) and ticks, which is why you need to wear suitable clothing.
No. I will cancel the session and fully refund you or transfer your payment to another event (whichever you prefer), if it is torrential rain, strong winds, storms or heavy snowfall. Forest Bathing does happen in regular rain and snow, which can really enhance the session.
Yes. Please don't wear strong smelling lotions (suncream, insect repellent, hand sanitiser, perfume etc) as they will overpower the natural smells in the woods, and some people are more sensitive to smell than others, so it could impact other peoples experience as well.
You will be fully reimbursed up to two weeks before the event. Within two weeks, I will offer you a place on another date, but I will not reimburse you. If I have to cancel due to weather, you will be reimbursed or you can move to another date. You'll receive Ts&Cs when you book.
Yes.
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Sam Duffin is a positive psychology practitioner, coach, facilitator and forest bathing guide. She helps people make transformative life-shifts through the science of play, purpose and pause.