Forest Bathing

Experience a guided forest bathing walk through Hoyt Arboretum’s unique tree collection and forested areas. Forest Bathing offers many health benefits from stress relief to immune system and mood support.

Forest therapy is a research-based framework for supporting healing and wellness through immersion in forests and other natural environments. Forest therapy is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, which translates to “forest bathing.” Studies have demonstrated a wide array of health benefits, especially in the cardiovascular and immune systems, and for stabilizing and improving mood and cognition. We build on those benefits and look beyond, to what happens when people remember that we are a part of nature, not separate from it, and are related to all other beings in fundamental ways.

Class size is limited, please register in advance
Registration closes Saturday, October 11th at 10:00am
Additional details will be emailed closer to the program date

About the Instructor: Shawna Hartung (she/her) is a certified Forest Therapy Guide through the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy with over 20 years of experience in environmental education, leading nature-based experiences for people of all ages. With a background in social work and a deep understanding of trauma-informed care, Shawna brings a gentle, compassionate presence to her walks—honoring each person’s unique journey and creating a space of psychological and emotional safety.

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