Forest Bathing Started in Japan in the 1980s and is now part of the national health programme. It’s about slowing down and noticing the things in nature we so often take for granted. Just spending a few hours in nature can help you to relax and tap into nature by focusing on the senses in a mindful way. There are enormous physical, mental, emotional and social benefits to connecting with nature and to each other.
You can now take part in Forest Bathing at Kiplin Hall! Booking through Tandy Taylor ptthirsk12@gmail.com or call 07988758288
Research shows that trees release powerful natural chemicals that can have many health benefits which can include:
reducing blood pressure
lowering stress levels
improving heart and lung health
lowering blood sugar levels
improving concentration and memory
lifting depression
helping with pain relief
improving energy
boosting the immune system
reducing inflammation
helping sleep problems
Just 2 hours of Forest Bathing can have a powerful impact. The effects can stay with you for up to a week. Just slowing down, reconnecting with nature and ourselves helps to open up the senses so we really notice what’s around us. This is done through mindful walking and a few gentle activities that focus on the senses and enhance wellbeing.
We will start our walk in the woodland areas near the hall where we will carry out a few short practical exercises that focus on birdsong and what we can see around us.
We will proceed by walking across pastures and grazing land and do some sensory activities connected with smell and touch.
Finally, we will slowly walk a stretch of the lake focusing on the power of water and return to Kiplin Hall.
Other Forest Bathing dates at Kiplin in 2025
Thursday 20th March
Thursday 10th April
Thursday 1st May
Thursday 12th June
Thursday 31st July
Thursday 21st August
Thursday 25th September
Thursday 16th October
Thursday 13th November
(Kiplin is closed to other visitors on Thursdays)