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 run between 1.5-2 hours long. 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: variable, always $40 or less
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 run between 1.5-2 hours long. 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: variable, always $40 or less
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 - ON PAUSE FOR NOW 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. Registration is required (see below). When: Postponed date to be determined Time: Cost: FREE! To register: Greenwood Nature Walk X2, with Clean Annapolis River Project Fales River Trail Join Wil and Clean Annapolis River Project (CARP) to walk the Fales River trail, home to wild Atlantic salmon and brook trout. You will learn about fish habitat restoration and important local habitats and participate in some guided forest bathing activities. Wil used to help restore fish habitat before guiding forest bathing walks, so he's very excited to partner with CARP for these two events! When: Sunday, November 23rd 2025 Times: 10am-12pm AND 1-3pm Cost: FREE! To register: not necessary, but contact Wil for more info. 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
[email protected] ~ 902-389-4479