May Day Forest Bathing

Basically, whatever you’ll be comfortable in! You don’t need to have full-on outdoor gear, but a waterproof coat and layers are always advised for the British Weather. Walking boots/shoes are recommended but the terrain is fairly even so if you’re happy in trainers this won’t be a problem.

If you have a yoga mat or sit mat (or even gardening knee pad) please bring it along if you’d prefer to sit than stand, I will have some spares but can’t guarantee that there will be enough for everyone. Other than that bring water and any medication you need.

Forest Therapy and Forest Bathing are essentially interchangeable terms. I like to use the term Forest Therapy because I feel that it encompasses the nature of the practice more, but also because people are less likely to ask me if they have to get naked to participate.

In short, no. Although Forest Therapy can have profound psychological benefits, it is not in itself a clinical psychological intervention, such as counselling or psychotherapy. Therefore, as your guide through the practice I am not a mental health professional and cannot offer clinical support.

All in all, we’ll cover about a 2.5 to 3 mile radius in 2 hours, the pace is slow and gentle. Whilst there are many wellbeing benefits of Forest Therapy, it generally won’t help you to hit any fitness targets!

Please get in touch prior to booking to let me know your accessibility requirements and I'll do everything I can to make it happen!

Dogs are wonderful beings who live in the moment, we have much to learn from them and so they do not need to engage in Forest Therapy. Jokes aside, as much as we love them, they can be a distraction both for their guardian(s) and other participants so I please ask that dogs are not brought along.