WaystoWellbeing2 & Forest Bathing

22/02/2026

There is a wealth of scientific research, showing that being in a forest/wooded area can have a host of health benefits e.g. it can: boost our mood, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve immune system function and sleep.

If you in/near London and would like to start your Sunday feeling relaxed, restored, then come join us for a dose of nature therapy among the trees of Ruskin Park in Denmark Hill or the ancient woodland of Beckenham Place Park . Enjoy slowing down mind and body as we walk 1.5-2km, stopping to do some mindfulness-based practices using our senses, chill out with a peaceful, guided relaxation under the tree canopy and end with tea and a snack.

The next sessions are on:
- Sunday 8 March 11.30 am-1.00 pm in Ruskin Park
- Sunday 15 March 11.30am-1.30pm in Beckenham Place Park
Eventbrite booking link: https://shorturl.at/CxSZc

Sessions can be delivered to staff as part of workplace well-being &/team-building events. Bespoke sessions can also be arranged.

Google reviews: https://lnkd.in/eZJyVuQg & participants reported:

"Felt v relaxed & calm with a real feeling of well-being"Marie White.
"More content & centred than I’ve felt in a very long time. More in control of impulses & the ability to decide where to spend my attention". Oli Steadman
"I gained a sense of inner peace ... It was wonderful to disconnect from ..daily life and truly appreciate the beauty of the natural world. I also learned some valuable techniques for mindfulness & stress reduction." Fernanda Kyle
"I was in a state of tranquility for a few days" Jacqueline
"I took my blood pressure reading after the forest bathing session and it was ..the best reading I had over the last few weeks".
"Felt like my shoulders had dropped several inches"

21/04/2025

Bluebells and Blossoms in Beckenham Place Park:
Enjoy them both in bloom while boosting your wellbeing on our next Forest Bathing Session, Sun. 27 April 12.30-2.30. Bluebells thrive in ancient woodlands, which are also the best type of woodland for our wellbeing.

Scientific research shows that forest bathing has benefits for our physical and mental wellbeing (including on our immune, nervous and circulatory systems).

Foreat bathing involves a slow walk of about 1.5 km through the woodland, stopping to do a mix of mindfulness based practices using our senses and ending with a guided relaxation under the canopy of the trees.

Afterwards there are a choice of refreshment options at the Homestead and Mansion Cafes and Farmers Market.

Book via: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/forest-bathing-a-mindfulness-nature-based-session-to-relax-body-mind-tickets-1322712220859?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile&utm-share-source=organizer-profile

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Boost your weekend well-being in the springtime woodland. Forest Bathing has scientifically proven benefits for physical and mental health.

25/01/2025

At a recent forest bathing session on a cold January morning - the different looking frost - from feathery to crystal like - made me curious and it turns out there are several distinct types - as this video explains https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/av/50344744

If you would you like to start your Sunday feeling relaxed and give your immune system a boost this winter - then come and get a dose of nature therapy at a Forest Bathing session in the ancient woods of Beckenham Place Park. The next session is on Sunday 9 February 11.30am-1.30pm. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1207916794649?aff=oddtdtcreator

There is a wealth of scientific research, that shows that being in a wooded area can have 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.
Enjoy slowing down mind and body as we walk 1.5-2km through the woods, stopping in glades to do some mindfulness-based practices using our senses and chilling out with a peaceful, guided relaxation under the tree canopy.

Here are some of the benefits participants reported feeling:

- "Very calm with a real feeling of well-being" Marie White.
-"I felt very relaxed & at peace after the session. I had a feeling of timelessness which helped to put my current stresses and anxieties into perspective". Helen
-"I gained a sense of inner peace ... It was wonderful to disconnect from the hustle & bustle of daily life and truly appreciate the beauty of the natural world. I also learned some valuable techniques for mindfulness & stress reduction." Fernanda Kyle
-"More content & centred than I’ve felt in a very long time. More in control of where to spend my attention". Oli Steadman
-"I was in a state of tranquility for a few days" Jacqueline
-"Calm, re-energised, grounded. " Saskia
-"I took my blood pressure reading after the forest bathing session and it was ..the best reading I had over the last few weeks".
-"Felt like my shoulders had dropped several inches"

Sessions can be delivered to staff as part of a workplace wellbeing &/or team-building event. (The park is 29 min by train from Blackfriars and Victoria). Small group/bespoke sessions can also be arranged and purchased as a gift.

25/01/2025

At a recent forest bathing session on a cold January morning - the different looking frost - from feathery to crystal like - made me curious and it turns out there are several distinct types - as this video explains https://lnkd.in/eMvFxAa3

If you would you like to start your Sunday feeling relaxed and give your immune system a boost this winter - then come and get a dose of nature therapy at a Forest Bathing session in the ancient woods of Beckenham Place Park. The next sessions is on Sunday 9 February 11.30am-1.30pm. https://lnkd.in/eFjQT9yw

There is a wealth of scientific research, that shows that being in a wooded area can have 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.

Enjoy slowing down mind and body as we walk 1.5-2km through the woods, stopping in glades to do some mindfulness-based practices using our senses and chilling out with a peaceful, guided relaxation under the tree canopy.

Here are some of the benefits participants reported feeling::

- "Felt very relaxed and calm with a real feeling of well-being" Marie White.
-"I felt very relaxed & at peace after the session. I had a feeling of timelessness which helped to put my current stresses and anxieties into perspective". Helen
-"I gained a sense of inner peace ... It was wonderful to disconnect from the hustle & bustle of daily life and truly appreciate the beauty of the natural world. I also learned some valuable techniques for mindfulness & stress reduction." Fernanda Kyle
-"More content & centred than I’ve felt in a very long time. More in control of impulses & the ability to decide where to spend my attention". Oli Steadman
-"I was in a state of tranquility for a few days" Jacqueline
-"Calm, re-energised, grounded. " Saskia

-"I took my blood pressure reading after the forest bathing session and it was ..the best reading I had over the last few weeks".
-"Felt like my shoulders had dropped several inches"

Sessions can be delivered to staff as part of a workplace wellbeing &/or team-building event. (The park is 29 min by train from Blackfriars and Victoria). Small group/bespoke sessions can also be arranged and purchased as a gift.

21/11/2024

With winter fully here and the busy festive season round the corner, it's a good time to boost your immunity, slow down and relax in the wonderful woodland of Beckenham Place Park, London. Sun. 1 Dec 11.30-1.30 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/2QRqLC9AgSGqyYdv/

Start your Sunday by boosting your winter wellbeing & immunity in nature. Forest Bathing has proven benefits for physical & mental health

13/10/2024

Would you like to boost your wellbeing at the weekend? Forest Bathing has been shown to have a range of physical and mental health benefits.

05/08/2024

This artwork* caught my eye for more reasons than one.... firstly the novel use of a fallen ash tree instead of canvas and secondly, it was only on taking a slow and detailed look, that I noticed something interesting I probably would otherwise have missed... Did you spot it too? I'm interested to hear...

Forest bathing has a similar effect as we slow down and really engage with our senses, we notice much more than we normally would walking through the woods. And the slowing down is good for bringing our nervous system into balance too.

So if you like the sound of starting your Sunday by slowing down, using mindfulness to connect with your senses and then chilling out to a guided relaxation under the tree canopy, then come join the Forest Bathing session on Sun. 18 Aug 11.30-1.30 at Beckenham Place Park.

You can book using this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/forest-bathing-a-mindfulness-based-session-to-relax-the-body-and-mind-tickets-957205105237?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

*Clinging to the Ash - by Liane Laing at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition

01/08/2024

Welcome.
In this fast paced and digital age, it can be a welcome break to slow down and spend some time in restorative nature. There is a wealth of scientific research, that shows that being in a forest or wooded area can have 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 *.

Forest bathing is one way to do this - the sessions are walking and mindfulness based, using our senses to connect with nature and its healing effects (so no swimwear needed!). The name forest bathing comes from the Japanese term Shinrin Yoku-meaning 'forest bath' bathing in the forest atmosphere, or taking in the forest through our senses.

I run forest bathing sessions in Beckenham Place Park, London, BR3 1SY so if you are interested in giving your well-being a boost over a weekend, why not come along to a session. Or get in touch if you would like to book a small group/private session or a session for your staff as part of a workplace well-being/away day or team building event.
* Ref.s: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6589172/
https://environhealthprevmed.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12199-019-0822-8