Our Forest Bathing sessions are run by Harmony In Nature, founded by Joanna Bristow-Watkins and Katie Robinson in 2021.  See Harmony Shop for public session dates and to book
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Experience how woodland can help your Physical, Mental & Emotional Health.

🌿 Forest Bathing & Nature Therapy with Harmony in Nature

Slow down, breathe deeply, and rediscover your natural rhythm

At Harmony in Nature, we guide calming and rejuvenating Forest Bathing and Nature Therapy sessions in ancient and semi-ancient woodlands across Surrey and South London. These deeply restorative experiences combine mindfulness, meditation, and nature connection—supporting your mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.

Led by experienced guides Joanna Bristow-Watkins and Katie Robinson, both certified by The Forest Bathing Institute, our sessions are suitable for individuals, private groups, charities and corporate teams alike.

🍃 What is Forest Bathing?

Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, Forest Bathing means "bathing in the atmosphere of the forest". It invites you to slow your pace and tune into the healing power of trees through your senses.

🌲 Scientifically backed benefits include:
– Reduced stress and anxiety
– Improved immunity and sleep
– Regulates blood pressure and blood sugar
– Enhanced focus, memory, and creativity
– Greater emotional balance and inner peace

We integrate gentle sensory exercises, walking meditations, and nature mindfulness practices—sometimes with a spiritual or seasonal theme—to leave you feeling calm, centred, and deeply nourished.

🌟 What Makes Forest Bathing Different?

Wondering how Forest Bathing differs from a simple dog walk or stroll in the woods?
Discover the mindful depth and subtle power of this practice on our blog:

👉Why Forest Bathe?

🤝 Private, Charity & Corporate Experiences

Looking for a bespoke wellbeing event? We offer tailored Forest Bathing and Nature Therapy sessions for:

🌿 Friends & family groups
🌿 Charities & schools
🌿 Businesses & wellbeing teams

🕒 2–3 hour sessions from £444
📍 Alternative venues can be arranged (subject to suitability)
🗓  Minimum 3 weeks' notice for private group bookings

Corporate Wellbeing Experiences:
See our electronic brochure (pdf).
Tailored sessions available – please enquire.

We’ve collaborated with Mind Woking and other Surrey-based charities on multi-week programmes, receiving excellent feedback and tangible wellbeing outcomes.

🌳 Our Public Sessions

Our regular venue is the beautiful Harry Edwards Foundation near Shere, a healing sanctuary surrounded by semi-ancient woodland. Public sessions are typically 3 hours long (2½ hours in winter), and cost £39.77 per person.

We have guided sessions at Horsell Common, Kew Gardens, RHS Wisley, National Trust and RSPB sites, amongst others.  We can also work at various locations by arrangement.

🕊   Participants are asked to conduct sensory activities in silence to maximise personal and group benefit.
🐾 Sorry, dogs are not permitted (except trained Guide Dogs).
🌦   We run in all weathers—except high winds over 30mph—so come dressed for the elements.

🌿 Meet the Guides

Holding space for deep reconnection — with nature, yourself, and what truly matters

At Harmony in Nature, our Forest Bathing sessions are guided by a small, trusted team of experienced and intuitive facilitators. We blend natural mindfulness, trauma-informed care, and spiritual depth to create meaningful and restorative experiences in woodland settings.

Katie and Joanna were among the first two cohorts to be certified by The Forest Bathing Institute (TFBI). Joanna brings valuable corporate insight from her earlier career as a Managing Director of a travel agency chain and senior industry trainer, adding an informed and relatable perspective for workplace wellbeing. Their combined approach is inclusive, grounded in scientific research, and enriched by years of spiritual and therapeutic practice.

We are also regularly joined by Julli Dunman, a freelance guide and qualified mindfulness teacher, who brings warmth, calm presence, and over three decades of client-facing experience to the team.

✨ Katie Robinson – Nature Educator & Wellness Facilitator

Katie brings a vibrant, earth-loving energy to every session. Her early love of the outdoors was sparked on childhood adventures hiking the Lake District and North Yorkshire Moors. She has since completed two survival skills courses and developed a strong interest in foraging, natural remedies, and self-reliant living. A trained Forest Bathing guide and creative facilitator, Katie is deeply committed to helping others restore their equilibrium through time in nature.

Her sessions are intuitive, grounding, and gently transformative—infused with laughter, warmth, and deep respect for the land. Katie also draws on her knowledge of nutrition, homeopathy, and essential oils to support holistic wellbeing and create balance in modern life. Clients appreciate her ability to hold calm, non-judgemental space and make nature connection accessible for all.

✨ Joanna Bristow-Watkins – Holistic Therapist & Spiritual Mentor

Joanna is a passionate advocate for nature reconnection as a portal to inner peace and soul alignment. Raised with access to ancient Surrey woodlands, she brings a lifetime of personal connection to the natural world, complemented by over two decades of experience as a spiritual mentor and energy healing practitioner.

Founder of Harmony Healing (est. 1999), Joanna developed the Reyad Sekh Em® Egyptian Alchemy Healing system, combining sacred breathwork, vibrational sound, angelic frequencies, and earth wisdom. She offers themed Forest Bathing sessions that integrate these teachings—blending scientific insight with ancient traditions to help others realign with their authentic selves.

Known for her insightful guidance, intuitive depth, and gentle presence, Joanna holds a uniquely sacred container where participants feel seen, supported, and spiritually nourished.

✨ Julli Dunman – Forest Bathing Guide & Mindfulness Teacher

Julli brings a wealth of heart-centred expertise from over 30 years in the travel industry, where she specialised in creating bespoke healing retreats and unforgettable experiences. A qualified mindfulness and meditation teacher, and a certified Forest Bathing guide with TFBI, she offers deeply grounding sessions that help people pause, reset, and rediscover joy in simplicity.

Whether guiding private individuals or corporate groups, Julli fosters a calm and compassionate space where participants feel truly cared for. She encourages them to “dust off” life’s pressures and connect to the present moment—often sparking emotional release, deep insights, and a renewed sense of wellbeing.

A lifelong lover of cultural diversity and human connection, Julli’s intuitive approach combines lived experience with soulful presence. She believes nature is the perfect mirror, helping us remember who we are when the world becomes too loud.

🌍 Learn more about Julli’s work at www.mindfulnessinnature.co.uk

🎧 Hear from Us

🎙 Listen: Our Forest Bathing podcast interview with Brooklands Radio shares insights into the practice and its many benefits.

🎥 Watch: Participant reflections and nature-based conversations are available on our Facebook video page.

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🎥 Watch & Explore More

🌲 Forest Bathing & Nature Connection Video
Explore the diverse wellbeing benefits of Forest Bathing and hear about our experiences with green social prescribing and business events on Nadège’s YouTube Channel:

🌐 The Silver Tent TV: Wood Wide Web Discussion
The Silver Tent is a global online community for women aged 50+, encouraging deep sharing, connection and collaboration.
If you meet the criteria, request to join via the Silver Tent Facebook Group Page. Joanna is a long-standing member and has shared insights into Forest Bathing, sacred nature, and spiritual mentoring within this inspiring sisterhood.
Our YouTube discussion delves into the fascinating concept of the Wood Wide Web—how trees communicate underground, what science tells us, and how this inspires our Forest Bathing practice.

 

🌟 Book Your Place

🛒 Browse upcoming sessions in the Harmony Shop
📩 Enquiries for private bookings:  

We look forward to welcoming you beneath the trees 🌳✨

Step Into Serenity: A Guided Forest Bathing Experience
🌿 Feel the gentle shift in the air as you wander through the trees.
🍂 Observe the ever-changing tapestry of colours that each season brings.
🌲 Breathe deeply and savour the rich, earthy aromas of the forest.
This mindful, immersive experience is designed to relax, restore, and rejuvenate, leaving you with a profound sense of well-being.

📢 Booking Within 48 Hours?
Availability is not guaranteed. Please text 07930 414525 before booking. 

Saturday 12th September, Heritage Day at West Horsley Place, where we are offering complimentary Forest Bathing+ taster sessions. There were just 12 places available in the morning which filled very quickly.

Forest Bathing+ involves a two-three hour immersive experience (depending on the season), ideally within ancient woodland such as rthe grounds of West Horsley Place, Surrey.

Forest Bathing is an elementary practice (children instinctively enjoy nature this way) which can elicit surprisingly positive reactions. In a nutshell, it can be described as mindful time under the canopy of trees using the senses. Deep breathing is also encouraged; Japanese research uncovered essential wood oils help boost our immune system.

Some of the scientifically proven benefits of spending time in woodland include reduced stress levels, stronger immune system response, and a stabilised cortisol cycle.

Joanna has undertaken Forest Bathing+ (FB+) Guide training with The Forest Bathing Institute (TFBI) and works with a team of other TFBI qualified FB+ Guides.

During the session you will be provided with a sequence of sensory exercises designed to calm the body and mind. Whilst this might sound intimidating, in practice participants love it! If you have ever wondered about the healing benefits of nature, this session should give you a chance to experience it for yourself. To get a better idea of what to expect, please see the Facebook videos below.

Whilst undertaking the mindfulness sensory exercises during the session, participants will be asked to refrain from talking to each other (and avoid other distractions such as mobile phone use) so that all participants can gain the full benefits from the surroundings. 

For more details about Forest Bathing:-

See my 8.5 minute chat with Fiona Mason of Cuppa Time

https://www.facebook.com/CuppaAndAChat/videos/1134876673567721/

See Emma Reed's reaction after her Forest Bathing+ Session with Joanna

https://www.facebook.com/248959805155973/videos/2373335036220701/.

Forest Bathing is known in Japan as Shinrin-Yoku where it has been practised for 30+ years and is recognised as offering harmony and wellbeing.

Joanna also offers Forest Bathing+ sessions throughout Surrey and beyond and through Harmony Healing, Joanna utilises the philosophies of the Ancient Egyptians to bring balance and harmony.

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Themed Full Day Workshops with afternoon Forest Bathing, £77

These sessions work well at Harry Edwards Healing Sanctuary, Shere, Surrey.

Our other venues are available for private bookings and/or corporate sessions, and some are suitable for themed events as detailed below, please enquire for details. 

🌳 Private Forest Bathing+ at Cannon Hill Common, SW20

2½-hour private session – £376 (for up to 10 participants)

If public sessions are not currently scheduled, we welcome private group bookings at this tranquil woodland venue—ideal for friends, families, social groups, themed celebrations or tailored corporate wellbeing events.

📅 Please give at least one month’s notice to secure your preferred date.
🕰 Preferred timings: 11am–1.30pm or 12–2.30pm, though alternative slots may be arranged.

Located between Wimbledon Chase, Raynes Park and Morden, Cannon Hill Common (SW20 9DB) offers a hidden green sanctuary in South West London. Launched as one of our Forest Bathing+ venues in August 2021, this location is easily reached by public transport and offers a peaceful yet accessible escape into nature.

📨 Contact us to discuss your ideal session and how we can personalise it to meet your group’s needs.

🌲 Private Forest Bathing+ at Horsell Common, Surrey

2½-hour private session – £376 (for up to 10 participants)

We offer private Forest Bathing+ experiences at beautiful Horsell Common, near Woking in Surrey. This ancient heath and woodland landscape is perfect for small groups seeking calm, clarity and reconnection in nature.

Whether you're organising a wellbeing experience for friends, a team-building event, or a special celebration, we can tailor the session to suit your needs.

📅 Advance booking of at least one month is recommended.
🕰 Preferred timings: 11am–1.30pm or 12–2.30pm (other options may be available upon request).

Nestled close to Woking town centre yet surrounded by peaceful heathland and mature woodland, Horsell Common offers the ideal blend of accessibility and seclusion for a deeply restorative session.

📨 Contact us to arrange a bespoke experience for your group or to explore possible dates.

🌿 Private Forest Bathing at East Sheen Common, London

 2½-hour sessions for up to 5 participants — £188

Although we are not currently running public sessions at this venue, we do welcome private group bookings for up to five people. Perfect for friends, families, or small teams seeking reconnection with nature in a tranquil woodland setting.

📅 Advance notice of at least one month is required.
🕰 Preferred timings: 11am–1.30pm or 12–2.30pm (other times may be available on request).

Our sessions take place at East Sheen Common, SW14 7EL, a leafy green space adjacent to Richmond Park in South West London. The site is well-served by public transport and offers a peaceful pocket of nature within the city.

📨 To enquire about availability, please get in touch and let us know your preferred date and group size.