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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🌿 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 🌳✨
