The Breathing Studio

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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31/12/2025

28/12/2025

Happy 7th Birthday Arran. Will you ever grow up? I hope not!

18/12/2025

15/12/2025

It was lovely to hear that our book was chosen as one of Softwood Books' favourites of 2025. Softwood produced many great books this year and I am very grateful.

10/12/2025

Had a fantastic time with Jackie last night listening to the superb guitarists Antonio Forcione and Giorgio Serci.
They even played a track I first heard in 1979 when I saw John McLaughlin, Paco de Lucia and Larry Corryell at RA Hall with my friend Nigel Milton

04/12/2025

It was lovely to spend some time at Duke Of Kent School, Ewhurst, Surrey a few days ago. I have worked with the pupils, teachers and parents a few times previously focusing on nature therapy and teaching good breathing techniques to maintain optimum physical and mental health.
This visit was to read the story and then practice some of the mindful nature exercises in their beautiful grounds. I am pleased to say, The Forest's Secret: Helping Children To Discover The Magic Of Nature was well received as were the exercises. Thank you

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27/11/2025

I really enjoyed talking on Noel McDermott's Wellbeing Show last night. We spoke about the restorative benefits of spending time in nature for children and how this is carried forward into adulthood. As you can see, my mature Bernese boys benefit from their time in nature too. We also touched on how my new book not only supports children but how it also provides creative ideas and science based evidence that the children's care-givers can use.

23/11/2025

Pretty Accurate...

23/11/2025

To be fair, pretty accurate

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