Forest Bathing within dappled shade of the Alento Gorge

Come and join us for a relaxing and calming experience along the banks of the cascading and crystalline Alento river.

Forest Bathing is the holistic practice that originated in Japan in the 1980s as a way of finding peace and stillness within nature, far away from the overwhelm of the modern world. With numerous physiological and psychological benefits to health now rigorously backed by science, the practice has gained global popularity over the last 15-20 years. In many countries, Forest Bathing is even being prescribed by medics to aid in treatment and preventative health care.

Trained and certified by The Forest Bathing Institute (accredited by the Complementary Medical Association), Jacqui will walk you slowly for 1-2 km for about 2.5 hours, stopping regularly to gently guide you through a series of exercises designed to take you gradually deeper into your senses. You will feel the cool air on your skin as you follow the movement of the trees in the breeze, you will listen to the sounds of the river and feel it trickling through your fingers; you will smell the moist soil and maybe even catch the scent of fresh pine in the air.

Although we will be mainly in silence, without phones or distractions, there will be opportunities for sharing your experiences and connecting with the other participants should you wish. The session will naturally come to a peaceful and serene close with a guided meditation, generally lying down, under the canopy of trees.

Conducted in the English language, these sessions are perfect for anyone wishing to practice the language within a safe and caring environment.

NB: Please note that due to the unpredictable nature of the weather and conditions in this mountainous region, we may have to change the location of the event (or postpone) if we consider the conditions to be detrimental to your safety, comfort and enjoyment. Details of our cancellation/amendment policy can be found in the FAQs below.