The Breathing Studio

24/03/2026

A busy week ended with a visit to the Childcare and Education Expo at Olympia on Saturday. I saw a fab presentation from Carol Murdoch of Love Outdoor Learning. Carol shared how she helps schools who have no green space to get children outside and make the most of their tarmac/concrete surfaces to integrate play and curriculum learning. It was inspiring and very much in contrast to my previous day of inspiration in the lush green spaces of Devon.

I also had good chats with SEND and Autism organisations on how we might collaborate.

Great to see Outdoor Learning thriving in all areas of the United Kingdom.

23/03/2026

I had a really uplifting and a day full of learning at the Mount Kelly Nature Education Conference in Tavistock on Friday. it was fantastic to hear how Mount Kelly and many wonderful partners are promoting biodiversity, conservation, sustainability and the educational and wellbeing benefits of nature.
Also. very excited to see when the Natural History GCSE is anticipated to hit the road.
A wonderful and inspiring day...thank you to Mount Kelly and Katy Kelly in particular, plus all the amazing presenters and delegates.

10/03/2026

I met some interesting characters at the London Book Fair today!

10/03/2026

My first London Book Fair... looking forward to a great day

02/03/2026

One of my beautiful Bernese Boys. Bude is 10.5 and has an amazing appetite for life and is enjoying today's Spring-like weather.

26/02/2026

Very excited about attending my first London Book Fair at Olympia 10-12 March. Also, so grateful to Softwood Books for their support. I am looking forward to meeting many other authors and publishing experts.

17/02/2026

A really lovely Community Love event was held at the Sutton's Community Your Space on Saturday. I enjoyed talking about my love for nature and reading from my book 'The Forest's Secret.
If you live in the Sutton, Cheam, Rose Hill and Morden area, please do come and see all that Your Space has to offer.

10/02/2026

Today. I really enjoyed talking to KS1 pupils at Fernhill School and sharing via The Forest's Secret book, how nature and breathing can help manage feelings of anxiety. We also touched on how trees no matter their age, size, skin/bark colour or native country work and support each other as one community. Fernhill School, thank you for inviting me.

04/02/2026

This February half term on 17 February, I will be reading my book The Forest's Secret and leading some fun and anxiety reducing exercises to families at Morden Hall Park NT. To book please visit National Trust Morden Hall Park website

03/02/2026

Rooted Intentions Manifestation Course

A 4-Week Nature-Based Manifestation Journey Using Trees & Japanese Wisdom:
This course moves away from forceful “positive thinking” manifestation and instead teaches:
• Embodied intention rather than mental striving
• Nature-aligned timing rather than urgency
• Feeling-first creation rather than outcome fixation

Japanese concepts integrated include:
  Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing)
  Shisei (Posture for inner and outer alignment)
  Ki (life energy)
  Ma (spaciousness allowing form and growth)
  Wabi-sabi (allowing imperfection)
  Tree symbolism from Shinto and Zen tradition

To find out more: nigel@nigelgrimeswellbeing.com

06/01/2026

I am grateful to have received another great review from a leading and respected parent and children's online magazine...
https://https://raring2go.co.uk/2026/01/new-book-from-nigel-grimes-helps-children-discover-the-magic-of-nature/

What did we think?
Raring2go! took a look at a copy to see whether it would deliver on these promises. Would we be inspired to take to the outdoors and embrace the nature on our doorstep?
Our reviewer said “My daughters (aged 4 and 5) enjoyed reading the book. It is a warm and gentle story that celebrates the caring wise bond between a grandmother and her granddaughter. Through their time together, Amelia learns the value of connecting with nature and slowing down to discover inner peace. It really is a heartwarming story to share with your children. We are lucky to live in a rural area surrounded by opportunities to immerse ourselves in the nature around us. After reading this book we will definitely try to take a moment to appreciate this more”

Where can I buy the book?
Nigel Grime’s book ‘The Forest’s Secret: Helping Children Discover the Magic of Nature’ is available from:

www connectwiththeforest.com
Waterstones
Barnes and Noble
Amazon

 Paperback copies RRP £12.99/ hardback copies £19.99.

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