Forest Bathing
Discover familiar places in a new way through Forest Bathing, the Japanese
practice of ‘Shinrin-Yoku’.
Research shows that mindful time in nature boosts our immunity, energy levels and happiness. Join others to practice forest bathing through guided meditations and sensory activities in local environments.
You may be invited to feel different plants with your skin, or be curious about what birdsong could be trying to say. Participants are encouraged to be creative and curious, to do whatever feels right in the moment. Towards the end of the walk, a closing activity helps incorporate the experience before leaving the forest. Participants do not need to be experienced outdoors people or practiced meditators, and those who are can still notice the benefits.
practice of ‘Shinrin-Yoku’.
Research shows that mindful time in nature boosts our immunity, energy levels and happiness. Join others to practice forest bathing through guided meditations and sensory activities in local environments.
You may be invited to feel different plants with your skin, or be curious about what birdsong could be trying to say. Participants are encouraged to be creative and curious, to do whatever feels right in the moment. Towards the end of the walk, a closing activity helps incorporate the experience before leaving the forest. Participants do not need to be experienced outdoors people or practiced meditators, and those who are can still notice the benefits.
Interested in forest bathing walks for your family, workplace or community?
Wil is keen to offer private forest bathing and other programming for local folks young and old.
Please send an email and share your ideas or questions: [email protected].
Wil is keen to offer private forest bathing and other programming for local folks young and old.
Please send an email and share your ideas or questions: [email protected].
Community Guided Forest Bathing Walks
Walks often run between 1.5-2 hours long and move slowly through 500m-1km of a local trail or park. These public events can be up to 20 participants and includes a light, natural refreshment before concluding. Community Forest Bathing Walks are excellent opportunities to learn about Shinrin-Yoku, welcome a mindful sense of calm and exploration and experience nature through a new perspective.
Cost: often free, but never more than $40/each
When: see planned community walks below
Sometimes a minimum participant number is required to offer these walks.
Please see pertinent registration below to ensure walks are running!
Walks often run between 1.5-2 hours long and move slowly through 500m-1km of a local trail or park. These public events can be up to 20 participants and includes a light, natural refreshment before concluding. Community Forest Bathing Walks are excellent opportunities to learn about Shinrin-Yoku, welcome a mindful sense of calm and exploration and experience nature through a new perspective.
Cost: often free, but never more than $40/each
When: see planned community walks below
Sometimes a minimum participant number is required to offer these walks.
Please see pertinent registration below to ensure walks are running!
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Middleton Forest Bathing Walk Wetland Park This is the first collaboration between the Town of Middleton and Soft Pine Wellness. We're very excited to offer this FREE guided walk at the beautiful wetland trail - a special habitat restoration project by Ducks Unlimited and the Clean Annapolis River Project. This is rescheduled date from last summer. Registration is required (see below). When: Sunday February 22nd, 2026 Time: 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm Cost: FREE! To register: email the Town of Middleton - [email protected]. Monthly NS Parks Walks - returning May 2026 Valleyview + Blomidon Parks Check back soon for 2026 camping season dates for guided forest bathing walks in these two beautiful Annapolis Valley provincial parks! |
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[email protected] ~ 902-389-4479