Forest Bathing: a mindfulness & nature-based session to de-stress & relax

Would you like to start your Sunday feeling refreshed and calm and giving your immune system a boost? Then why not join us for a dose of relaxing nature therapy at a Forest Bathing session in the ancient woodland of Beckenham Place Park. Enjoy slowing down as we take a gentle walk of 1.5-2km through the woods, stopping in some glades to: do some mindfulness based practices using our senses, experience some effective ways to reduce stress from the body and mind, and chill out with a guided relaxation under the tree canopy.

There is a wealth of scientific research, that shows that being in a forest or wooded area has a host of health benefits for our mental and physical well-being, e.g. it can: boost our mood, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve immune system function and sleep.

Your guide, Maya, (qualified with The Forest Bathing Institute -Complimentary Medicine Association accredited), has experience of leading forest bathing sessions for almost 300 people (in both Beckenham Place Park and in for council staff at lunchtimes in Surrey).

New attendees need to please complete an online health registration form via this link:

https://forms.gle/ULpk8HDF3Ypfwmf89 (to help meet people's health/mobility needs)

Here are some of the benefits that attendees said they felt after attending a session:

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"Felt very relaxed and calm with a real feeling of well-being" Marie White.

"I gained a sense of inner peace . It was a wonderful opportunity to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of daily life and truly appreciate the beauty of the natural world. I also learned some valuable techniques for mindfulness and stress reduction". Fernanda Kyle

"More content and centred than I’ve felt in a very long time. Far more in control of impulses and the ability to decide where to spend my attention". Oli Steadman

"I had a feeling of timelessness which helped put my current stresses and anxieties into perspective". Helen

"I was in a state of tranquility for a few days" Jacqueline

"I left feeling calm, re-energised, grounded. Lovely to be led by an experienced guide. " Saskia

"I enjoyed the information, observations, really appreciating the trees & the meditation, soo relaxing! Maya had a lovely calm voice." Liz

“Calmed. Gained deeper appreciation of the value of mindful immersion in nature” Richard

"I took my blood pressure reading after the forest bathing session and it was ..the best reading I had over the last few weeks, I think the forest bathing lowered my blood pressure".

"Felt like my shoulders had dropped several inches"

"I felt lighter..., more contemplative & nature-connected ..even a couple of days later "

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Info: We will meet from 11.20 a.m for an 11.30 start and walk about 1.5 - 2 km through the park and ancient woodland. The session ends at 1.30 p.m after a guided relaxation and a return to the meeting point. For those wanting some refreshments before/after the session, there are two cafes and a farmers food market. Your guide is Maya - who is a qualified Forest Bathing+ Guide ( with The Forest Bathing Institute -Complimentary Medicine Association accredited), has experience of running sessions for almost 300 people to date.

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