Join Lindsey of Dorset Forest Bathing on a guided walk around Upton Country Park, where you will be coached in the art of Shinrin-Yoku. Lindsey has a background in conservation and uses basic scientific terms to help you understand how to get the most from your time outdoors in nature.

Forest Bathing originated in Japan when scientists found that time spent in forests, slowing down and tuning into senses was both beneficial to physical health as well as improving emotional wellbeing. They call it Shinrin-Yoku.

Proven health benefits of Shinrin-Yoku include;

- Reduced blood pressure

- Lowered stress

- Concentration & memory improve

- Increase in anti-cancer protein production

- Lowered blood-sugar levels

- Boosted energy

- Improving feelings of depression

- Increased pain threshold

Parking permits will be provided on arrival, please do car share where possible.

You are welcome to stay and enjoy refreshments at the on site café after the session.

Give Nature a Go, is a nature-based wellbeing offer delivered by Health and Nature Dorset (HAND) under the Dorset ICS Enhanced Staff Wellbeing Programme.

Events are only open to staff (including bank staff) from across Dorset’s Integrated Care System working in NHS Trusts, social care, primary care, and the unitary councils (BCP and Dorset Councils).

If you are not sure if you, or friends and family, are eligible to attend, please email HAND@dorsetlnp.org.uk.

Give Nature a Go: Forest Bathing - Upton Country Park