Our Practice


The Forest Bathing Club offers guided experiences within the practice of Nature & Forest Therapy



Forest Bathing vs Nature & Forest Therapy


Forest Bathing is a practice from Japan established in the 1980's called shinrin-yoku, which directly translates to forest-bath. It is to bathe in the phytoncides (wood essential oils) of the forest for health and wellbeing.

  • Forest Bathing is about the gifts we receive from Nature.


Nature & Forest Therapy grew from the teachings of shinrin-yoku, and is an extension of it. However, this practice is slightly different: it is a relational practice of embodiment. It focuses on our reciprocal relationship with the more-than-human world. 

  • Nature & Forest Therapy is not only about what we receive from Nature, but also how we might give back to Nature - reciprocity.

CLICK HERE for a list of books about Nature and Forest Therapy written by certified guides.


Calendar





SEPTEMBER




Sunday, Sept, 5th
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Intro To Forest Bathing

McMichael Canadian Art Collection


Saturday, Sept, 28th
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Intro To Forest Bathing

Evergreen Brick Works


Saturday, Sept, 28th
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Monthly Members Gathering

Evergreen Brick Works



October




Sunday, Oct, 20th
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Intro To Forest Bathing

Evergreen Brick Works


Sunday, Oct, 20th
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Monthly Members Gathering

Evergreen Brick Works



November



Sunday, Nov, 10th
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Intro To Forest Bathing

Evergreen Brick Works


Sunday, Nov, 10th
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Monthly Members Gathering

Evergreen Brick Works