Forest Bathing, or Shinrin Yoku literary, means bathing in the atmosphere of the forest. People have forever spent time in the woods, but the word "forest bathing" was only coined in the 80s when the Japanese scientist Dr Qing Li published his studies about the effects of nature on the human body. The results were sheer mind-blowing. His studies have shown that being in the forest lowers blood pressure, boosts the immune system and reduces stress. Some of these results go back to essential wood oils called phytoncides. When people breathe in these chemicals, our bodies respond by increasing the number of NK cells also known as natural killer cells. These cells kill tumour- and virus-infected cells in our bodies.

What will we do in the forest?

The practice of Forest Bathing will differ from season to season and in different weather. If it's warm and dry, you can lie down on a tree and watch the gentle movements of the canopy. On colder days, we spend more time walking around, looking at different trees and exploring the woodlands with all senses.

Yoga and Forest Bathing

Yoga is the perfect way to unwind before a forest bathing experience. It brings new energy and quality to it. It gets you into the right mindset, and you start your experience feeling relaxed and stretched out. Other excellent practices are slow forest walks, Qi Gong and body scan meditations.

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Duration: About 4-5 hours Meeting Point: 10:00 AM at One Garden

We will start the day with Yoga in a cosy studio in One Garden or outdoors if the weather is nice. The event will be different, up to the weather. On sunny days, we will go for a gentle hike through wide-open fields with panoramic views to a remote part of the forest with hardly any artificial noise to experience Shinrin-Yoku or Forest Bathing, consciously connecting with what's around you using all your senses. If it's cold and windy, we will have a longer yoga class indoors and walk into the woodlands around One Garden.

TIPP: There is a lovely restaurant at One Garden - perfect for lunch!

Meeting Point: 09:30 AM at One Garden

Adress: Stanmer Park, Lewes Rd, Brighton BN1 9SE

Car: The Car park next to One Garden cost £6.

Bus 25 to Stanmer Park: It takes about 15 minutes to walk from here!

Bus 78 to Stanmer Village: Only at specific times. Make sure to check the timetable!

You need to pack different things up to the weather. But please remember that the weather can change, and it can be windy up the hills! Here is a little tick list!

1. Minimum one litre of water

2. Sun cover (A hat, sunscreen and a shawl or something to cover your shoulders with.)

3. Any medication that you need!

4. Tissues and hand sanitiser

5. A warm jumper in case it gets cold.

6. Maybe a sandwich and a flask of tea for a pick-nick

You need to dress differently in different weather conditions! Please bring a warm jumper anyway in case it gets windy!

1. Good shoes with a good grip. (No Convers!)

2. A beany hat for wind and sun.

3. A warm Jumper!

The weather is mostly fine, and the event is lovely, even with some light rain. In case of heavy rain, we can easily adjust to an indoor/outdoor event as the studio is surrounded by nature, a beautiful garden and the great woods.

There are toilets at One Garden. There are no toilets in the Southdowns, but many bushes and not many people. 😊

The yoga class is beginner-friendly and suitable for all levels. You need to be fit enough to walk up a moderate slope!

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

• For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.

• If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

• Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.

• This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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