Forest bathing originated as Shinrin-yoku, a Japanese practice that involves leisurely immersing oneself in a forest environment to enhance well-being. By absorbing the atmosphere of natural surroundings through all senses, it promotes relaxation and reduces stress.
Forest bathing sessions occur anywhere within the Greater Milwaukee area. Sessions are led by a guide certified by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT) and certified in Wilderness First Aid by the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS).
Forest bathing is not about hiking or exercise but rather about connecting deeply with nature, allowing its therapeutic benefits to calm the mind and restore balance. Captured below are local forest bathing walks and invitations that provide an introduction to my forest bathing practice.
Forest Bathing involves deepening our awareness and engaging our senses. This video from a late Spring 2024 forest bathing walk in Havenwoods State Forest invites you to notice - what's in motion?
During a forest therapy walk, you are guiding through a series of invitations. During this Sanctuary Woods (Franklin, WI) public walk, I invite you to wander and notice: what is the sun like in the forest?
During a forest therapy walk, you may be invited to find a sit spot where you can take in your surroundings using all your senses: sound, smell, sight, taste and touch. This sit spot invitation is from Warnimont Park. First, notice just the sounds of the forest as though with closed eyes. Then, open your eyes.
Holly G - Pleasant Valley Park
Steph W - Piers Gorge
Rebeca - Pleasant Valley Park
Forest Home Cemetery 2405 W Forest Home Ave Milwaukee, WI 53215
On this leisurely walk through the cemetery and arboretum, we will embrace the stillness of the season and reconnect with nature.
Join us De...
Forest Home Cemetery 2405 W Forest Home Ave Milwaukee, WI 53215
Havenwoods State Forest, 6141 N. Hopkins St. Milwaukee, WI 53209
Enjoy the wonder of nature using all your senses during this family-friendly forest bathing walk that will involve a dusk forest bathing ex...
Havenwoods State Forest, 6141 N. Hopkins St. Milwaukee, WI 53209
Conservancy for Heritage and Healing, 7410 W Rawson Ave, Franklin
Join us for group forest bathing, where we will take time to slow down and use our senses to connect with nature and the more-than-human wo...
Conservancy for Heritage and Healing, 7410 W Rawson Ave, Franklin
Conservancy for Heritage and Healing, 7410 W Rawson Ave, Franklin
Join us for group forest bathing, where we will take time to slow down and use our senses to connect with nature and the more-than-human wo...
Conservancy for Heritage and Healing, 7410 W Rawson Ave, Franklin
Havenwoods State Forest, Milwaukee
Enjoy the wonder of nature during this family-friendly forest therapy walk. We will use our senses to explore and connect with nature and t...
Havenwoods State Forest, Milwaukee
Forest Home Cemetery 2405 W Forest Home Ave Milwaukee, WI 53215
On this leisurely walk through the cemetery and arboretum, we will embrace the stillness of the season and reconnect with nature.
Join us De...
Forest Home Cemetery 2405 W Forest Home Ave Milwaukee, WI 53215
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