FOREST BATHING
Reconnect with Nature Through Forest Bathing🌳
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At Wildeye Adventures, we offer guided Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) experiences designed to help you slow down, reconnect with nature and restore balance to your mind and body. Immersing yourself in the sights, sounds and scents of the woodland environment has been scientifically proven to reduce stress, boost the immune system and enhance overall well-being.
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Whether you're an individual seeking peace, a group looking for a unique wellness experience or a company aiming to improve workplace well-being, our sessions provide a deeply calming and rejuvenating escape into nature. Step away from the fast pace of life and find stillness among the trees.
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Experience Forest Bathing in Private Woodland
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We are based in a 23-acre land space with a private woodland in Sevenoaks, Kent, offering guided Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) experiences in a tranquil, natural setting. We also offer the flexibility to travel to other woodland locations—if you have a preferred outdoor space, we can arrange a session there as well.
Forest bathing sessions are available for schools, youth groups, teachers, corporate teams, social & community groups, families and individuals. Each session is designed to encourage mindfulness, relaxation and a deeper connection with nature.
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"There is no WiFi in the forest, but I promise you will find a better connection."
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In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, stepping away from artificial frequencies and immersing oneself in nature is essential for mental and emotional well-being. Forest bathing (Shinrin-Yoku) offers a powerful opportunity to recalibrate the mind, body and spirit, promoting stillness, presence and inner peace.
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Reawaken. Reconnect. Return to nature.🌿
Who We Work With🌿
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We offer immersive forest bathing and nature-based experiences for a wide range of groups and individuals, including:
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Schools & Youth Groups
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Corporate Teams
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Social & Community Groups
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Individuals
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Families & Couples
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Events & Festivals
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Media Companies
Woodland Locations🌳
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Our sessions take place in beautiful woodland settings, including:
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Sevenoaks, Kent
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Buckinghamshire
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Croydon
We are also happy to travel to other woodland locations—please contact us to discuss possibilities. ​​
Additional Information:
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Parking: Available on-site.
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Location & Directions: Provided via email upon booking.
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Facilities: Please note, there are no toilet facilities available except for in Croydon woods.
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Weather Policy: In the event of unsuitable weather conditions, sessions may be rescheduled.
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Group Size: Maximum group size for public bookings 20.
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Group sizes vary for private bookings, please enquire.
To book your place, please email us. Further details will be sent upon confirmation.
NEXT PUBLIC FOREST BATHING SESSION
LOCATION: PRIVATE WOODLANDS SEVENOAKS, KENT
DATE: SUNDAY 15TH JUNE 2025
TIME: 11:30AM TO 2:30PM (3 HRS)
PRICE: £25 PER ADULT
Email: contact@wildeyeadventures.com
For Booking & Payment details
Benefits of Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku)
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Boosts the immune system – Strengthens the body's natural defenses.
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Lowers blood pressure – Promotes cardiovascular health.
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Reduces stress & anxiety – Encourages relaxation and emotional balance.
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Enhances natural killer cell activity – Supports the body’s ability to fight cancer.
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Improves creativity – Inspires fresh ideas and innovation.
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Enhances focus & concentration – Sharpens mental clarity and productivity.
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Heightens sensory awareness – Deepens connection with the natural world.
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Supports eye health – Reduces digital eye strain and improves vision.
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Regulates blood sugar levels – Aids in metabolic balance.
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Promotes restful sleep – Helps combat insomnia and enhances sleep quality.
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Enhances cognitive function – Strengthens memory, learning and problem-solving skills.
Reconnect with nature and experience the profound benefits of slowing down, breathing deeply and simply being present. 🌿
What to Expect
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Guided forest bathing, sensory stimulation and mindfulness techniques
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A woodland walk exploring trees, plants, ancient woodlands and ecology
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Optional hammocks for deep relaxation (available upon request)
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The opportunity to gather around a fire with herbal teas to close the session
Pricing & Booking🌿
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Pricing varies based on the time of year, group size, and location. Private one-on-one forest bathing sessions are also available upon request.
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Group Bookings: £15 - £25 per adult (minimum group size: 4 people)
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Session Duration: Typically 2 to 4 hours (flexible timings available)
Let Wildeye help you create a restorative and healing woodland experience.
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📩 For pricing, enquiries & bookings:
📧 Email: contact@wildeyeadventures.com
The Science and Benefits of Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing)🌳
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The Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, or Forest Bathing, is a scientifically backed method for enhancing both physical and mental well-being. Studies have shown that spending time in nature reduces stress hormone production, elevates mood, stimulates creativity, and improves overall health. It has been proven to lower heart rate and blood pressure, boost the immune system and accelerate recovery from illness.
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In the UK, “social prescribing” and nature therapy are gaining recognition within the NHS, with doctors in Scotland even prescribing activities like birdwatching and hiking as forms of natural healing. Research has demonstrated that simply looking at trees through a window can lower stress and anxiety levels—so the benefits of full immersion in a forest environment are even greater.
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"Forest bathing is an opportunity for people to take time out, slow down, and connect with nature. We believe it could be part of a mix of activities for social prescription," says Stuart Dainton of the Woodland Trust. "Evidence about its benefits is building."
Developed in the 1980s in Japan, Shinrin-Yoku was officially integrated into the country’s healthcare system after studies revealed its ability to reduce blood pressure, lower cortisol levels, and improve concentration and memory. Trees and plants release natural compounds called phytoncides, which have been found to enhance immune function.
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Dr. Qing Li, president of the Society for Forest Medicine in Japan and author of Shinrin-Yoku: The Art and Science of Forest Bathing, has conducted extensive research on the practice. “It’s a preventative medicine, not a treatment,” he explains.
As modern lifestyles become increasingly detached from nature—80% of Japan’s population lives in urban areas and the average American spends over 90% of their time indoors—there is growing recognition of the fundamental need to reconnect with the natural world.
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We are nature. Returning to it is not just beneficial—it’s essential.🌿
Yara – Founder of Wildeye Adventures
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Yara is a certified Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) Practitioner, dedicated to guiding individuals through immersive forest experiences while providing valuable education on trees, woodland ecology and underground fungal root networks.
With a deep-rooted connection to forests, woodlands and rainforest environments, Yara's journey has led to extensive time spent in some of the world's most biodiverse regions, including Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, Borneo and the Amazon rainforest across Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia and Peru.
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As a skilled bushcraft and wilderness facilitator, as well as an environmental educator, Yara shares profound insights with both youth and adults on the healing power of trees and the transformative benefits of spending time in nature.
Through intentional sensory awareness and mindfulness, Yara encourages individuals to reconnect with the natural world, fostering a sense of balance and inner clarity.
TESTIMONIALS
"Yara was fantastic! We were encouraged to explore our surroundings and pay close attention to our senses, feeling, smelling, hearing, seeing and even tasting! (Did you know pine leaves taste like citrus and are full of goodness?) As it got darker, our senses became even more switched on as we had to follow the sound of Yara's flute back to our meeting spot where we learned about the science behind how trees communicate with each other, how the bacteria in the outdoors supports a healthy microbiome and the neurobiology behind how trees and woodlands can help our bodies immune systems. Yara is incredibly knowledgable and passionate about her work which really captured the imaginations of our group. We managed to stumble our way back to the cars (without torches) feeling relaxed, calm and refreshed! My colleagues all messaged me the next morning telling me what a fantastic time they had, and how relaxed they still felt. One is excited to try out the hammocks on our next outing! 10/10 we are already planning our next one!"
- Ben Wingrove | Marish Academy Trust
"Thank you for a very special unique wonderful Shinrin Yoku walk with the group in the beautiful bluebell woods last Wednesday for Mental Health Awareness week. Still feel calm and relaxed" - Ginette Goulston-Lincoln
"We recently booked Yara to guide our team through a forest bathing experience as part of our annual corporate away day. We had a wonderfully relaxing afternoon in a beautiful setting at Brasted Chart. Yara's passion for the natural world was infectious. Everyone in the team was able to participate and the feedback we had internally was glowing. If you're on the fence, I recommend that you ask for the hammocks! Thanks, Yara!" - Molly Lewis | Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
"A very lovely relaxing experience made a nice change from the office. Loved the staring up at the canopy at the end"
- Tina Bartlett-Smith