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Mindful Connections A gentle invitation to soften into slowness and quietude. Coming back to the quiet places within you.

Our guided nature & forest therapy helps you to step out of your busy world and back to nature. It helps you to slow down and re align with the pace and rhythm of nature. Deepening your connection with nature and the more than human world and with everything that is around you. Inspired by scientific backed shinrin yoku the benefits include lowering stress levels, boosting your immune system and rebalancing blood pressure - these are just a few of the physiological benefits that can be attained. ANFT certified Nature & Forest therapy guide, Shinrin-yoku Practitioner, EcoNIDRA Teacher, Natural Mindfulness guide, Mindfulness & Kindfulness Teacher, Journal Therapist, Meditation teacher, Life Coach, Retreat Facilitator.

19/03/2026

Accredited training - online theory, live teaching and practice sessions and a 5 day in person intensive in North lincs.

Our aim is to give you the underpinning knowledge, the skills and the confidence to run your own forest bathing sessions both in groups and 1:1

Next available cohort to start January.

I ran on empty for years without knowing it. Biophilia returns us to our roots, providing simple solutions.
09/03/2026

I ran on empty for years without knowing it.
Biophilia returns us to our roots, providing simple solutions.

And why it’s important to connect with our natural world.

Lovely day out at Theddlethorpe beach.
03/03/2026

Lovely day out at Theddlethorpe beach.

Biophilia hypothesis FM Dr Li's book Shinrin- Yoku - The art and science of forest bathing "We are hardwired to affiliat...
01/03/2026

Biophilia hypothesis FM Dr Li's book Shinrin- Yoku - The art and science of forest bathing

"We are hardwired to affiliate with our natural world" " it's in our DNA"

01/03/2026

This reflection from Dr. Qing Li, Physician, university professor, and specialist in forest medicine,
reminds us of nature’s capacity to support human health through mindful forest bathing.

Trees release phytoncides that have been shown to support immune function, while the slower
pace of time spent in the forest helps activate the parasympathetic nervous system, easing
stress and tension.

Reconnection to oneself emerges through sensory engagement with the living world — trees,
plants, birds, and the many beings of the forest — inviting presence, relationship, and
awareness.

For those seeking calm, Forest Therapy offers a gentle, relational path to well-being.

26/02/2026
24/02/2026

I am delighted to be able to offer this certified training in the UK.
A hybrid learning experience over 6 months; via our training hub, live online calls and a 5 day in-person intensive.

This course has been accredited by the CMA (complementary medicine association) as an assurance of quality.

Includes essential reading, underpinning knowledge, competencies, practise and building confidence.

I have intentionally kept this course cost lower than most training schools to make it as accessible as possible.

Small cohorts of a maximum of 12 people a year.

£1100

In the first instance, please contact me to arrange a discussion call to ensure your suitability.

This year’s training starts on 18th May with our intensive in-person on 14th - 18th September.

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Our emotional wellbeing overflows into every area of our life. Sometimes we just can not make our transformations alone. We all need someone. Connection to like minded people is so important. We offer a local community, workshops classes and retreats to help facilitate this and to share our journey, wisdoms, support and comfort along the way.