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 20^th March 

Thursday 10^th April 

Thursday 1^st 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)