Harmony in Nature Forest Bathing Therapeutic Sessions
Harmony In Nature is run by Katie Robinson & Joanna Bristow-Watkins; both experienced & insured Forest Bathing+ Guides licensed by The Forest Bathing Institute. Operating mainly in Woodland around the Surrey Hills and London SW20, they offer two-three hour public & private sessions. Read more about Forest Bathing with Harmony in Nature or listen to their Brooklands Radio Forest Bathing podcast interview with Jill Bennett (8½ mins).
Harry Edwards Healing Sanctuary, Shere, Surrey
Price range : £0.00 to £300.00
Harry Edwards Healing Sanctuary, Burrows Lea, Shere, Surrey.
Image shows 'treelaxation' at Harry Edwards
Wednesday 17th August, 11am-2pm, £35*
Saturday 17th September, 10am-1pm, £35*
Sunday 9th October, Full Moon Forest Bathing, 1.15-4.15, £40*
Sunday 9th October, Full Moon Forest Bathing, 1.15-4.15, £40*
*Please note, if you are booking after 2pm the day before an event, DO NOT assume there is space available. Text 07930 414525 before booking.
This site is available for private group bookings. Preferred timings for private bookings is 11-2, but other timings can be arranged.
We will take you on a 3-hour journey through the private semi-ancient woodland of the lovely Harry Edwards Healing Sanctuary. Forest Bathing+ is based on the Japanese art of Shinrin Yoku and involves a slow exploration of nature through your senses. Feel the changes in the air, observe the colours, inhale deeply and savour the smells of the season.
We will take you on a mindful, sensory journey throug h the beautiful woodland at Harry Edwards Healing Sanctuary, deep in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Forest Bathing+ is based on the Japanese art of Shinrin-Yoku and involves a slow exploration of nature through your senses. Not only is this calming and relaxing but it also has well documented therapeutic benefits.
This session will be calming and relaxing and FB+ has scientifically proven beneficial therapeutic effects. You can learn more about the practice on our forest bathing section of the website.
50% of the benefit from Forest Bathing is proven to come from the phytoncides emanating from trees when walking in an ambient forest environment. However, mindfulness has a separate evidence base for inducing a 'feel good factor' as well as demonstrating a reduction in stress and an improvement in mental health and wellbeing.
Your guide will share many interesting facts, for example, how trees communicate and the role they can play in our strengthening our immune system.
You will be required to complete and return the registration form in advance, so look out for the welcome email from your guide a few days before the event.
DOGS: Regrettably we cannot accept dogs on our Forest Bathing+ sessions unless they are trained Guide Dogs.
INCLEMENT WEATHER: We operate in all weathers (we just request that you wear appropriate clothing) except winds exceeding 30mph and/or electrical storms due to safety reasons.
When you have booked your session, your guide will send you forms to complete and return by email before the event, as well as further instructions for the session.
We look forward to welcoming you to Forest Bathing+.
Events at Harry Edwards Healing Sanctuary, Shere (near Guildford); see below for dates/times and booking links. These are 3 hour Forest Bathing+ session which will take place in all weathers except 30+mph winds.
Harry Edwards 2022
Wednesay 17th August, 11am-2pm, £35*
Saturday 17th September, 10am-1pm, £35*
Sunday 9th October, Full Moon Forest Bathing, 1.15-4.15, £40*
Sunday 9th October, Full Moon Forest Bathing, 1.15-4.15, £40*
*Cost is £35 for 3 hours (plus £1.75 admin fee if paid by Paypal), or £40 for special themed events.
Special Events:
Connecting with the Moon Cycle
Tree Connection
Last held March 2022, next date: TBA
Sunday 9th October, Full Moon, 09.30am - 4.15pm
Connect with the Lunar Cycle Morning Workshop, afternoon Full Moon Forest Bathing with Nature Angels (£40)
Connect with the Lunar Cycle Morning Workshop, afternoon Full Moon Forest Bathing with Nature Angels (£40)
Full details not yet on website
Morning session only: £50
Afternoon session only: £40
All day cost £77
Afternoon session only: £40
All day cost £77
Connecting with the Nature Angels
Last Held on Sunday 15th May, 09.30am - 4.15pm, but will be repeated later in the year. Contact us if interested.
Nature Angels Morning Workshop, afternoon Bluebell Forest Bathing with Nature Angels (£40)
Nature Angels Morning Workshop, afternoon Bluebell Forest Bathing with Nature Angels (£40)
Full details not yet on website
Morning session only: £50
Afternoon session only: £40
All day cost £77
Afternoon session only: £40
All day cost £77
See Themed Full Day Workshops with afternoon Forest Bathing to book morning only or all day workshop
Tree Connection
Last held March 2022, next date: TBA
Tree Connection Workshop with Harmony in Nature at Harry Edwards. Date TBA (ran successfully 21st march, new date to be arranged)
Join us for the day, 9.30-4.15, in the Bluebell Room as well as outdoors, to strengthen your connection with trees, particularly those native to the UK.
Find out more about our most popular trees, and learn how you can bring wellbeing into your life through a selection of tree essences, teas and essential oils.
Discover nature's 'Wood-Wide Web', learn how to connect with it on a daily basis, and experience a tree meditation through the seasons, as well as a 2-hour forest bathing session in the lovely private grounds, connecting with nature, using mindful sensory activities.
An educational, interactive and fun workshop for tree lovers, which can work around school runs. Due to the shortened day, we suggest bringing snacks to eat as needed, to make the most of our time together.