What is Forest Bathing?

Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is the practice of immersing yourself in nature with intention and presence. Unlike a hike, it’s not about distance or speed. It’s about slowing down, engaging your senses, and allowing the natural world to restore balance to body and mind. Through guided practices, you’ll be invited to notice the beauty and details all around you, reconnecting with the stillness and wisdom of the forest.

Why It Matters

In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel disconnected from ourselves, from one another, and from the natural rhythms of life. Spending intentional time in nature helps reset the nervous system, lowers stress, boosts mood, and supports overall well-being. Plants and trees even release compounds that strengthen our immune systems and foster vitality. Beyond the science, forest bathing offers something we all crave: a reminder that we are deeply interconnected and never truly alone.

Why I Guide These Experiences

I guide forest bathing because I believe we all need dedicated space to step away from the noise of everyday life and remember what it feels like to truly breathe. When we pause in nature, we remember who we are at our core — resilient, connected, and whole. My role as a guide is simply to hold the container, offer gentle invitations, and allow nature to do what it does best: restore us.

My Connection to Nature

I’m Krista, a Holistic Wellness Coach, Yoga Practicitioner, and Breathwork Guide, but also someone who simply loves being outside. In my free time, you can usually find me hammocking in the trees, stand-up paddle boarding, dancing, or taking my tortoise and cat out for a stroll. Even as a child, whenever I was going through a tough time, I’d head straight for the woods near my house. The forest could hold it all, the good, the bad, and the ugly. To this day, I still find myself in the woods often, because it connects me back to the best version of myself. I bring that same sense of curiosity, playfulness, and wonder into the experiences I guide.

For me, time outdoors has always felt like coming home. Being in the forest reminds me of the deep interconnectedness we share with the natural world, and it’s this sense of belonging that keeps me returning again and again. Forest bathing offers more than just a walk in the woods, it’s a chance to slow down, release stress, and reconnect with yourself. Many people leave feeling refreshed, grounded, and more present, carrying with them a renewed sense of ease and connection.

What to Expect

During a forest bathing experience, you’ll be guided through

  • Gentle grounding: light stretching or a short meditation to arrive fully in the moment

  • Cultivating curiosity: pausing often with invitations to engage your senses and notice your surroundings in new ways

  • Moments of stillness: opportunities to rest, reflect, and allow nature to meet you where you are

  • Closing circle: time for optional sharing in community, often accompanied by warm tea

No two experiences are the same, but many people leave feeling calmer, clearer, and more connected to themselves and the world around them.

It was delightful. Krista is in tune with nature, interacts very well with students, and creates a sense of community.

Patricia

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FAQs

  • A hike is usually about getting somewhere. Forest bathing is about being rather than doing. This means we’re moving slowly, noticing deeply, and allowing the forest itself to guide your experience.

  • Comfortable clothing for the weather, sturdy walking shoes, water, and an open mind. A blanket or small cushion for sitting may be helpful.

  • As long as conditions are safe, our session will go on. I keep a close eye on the forecast leading up to the day, and sometimes less-than-perfect weather (like a gentle rain) can make the woods feel even more magical. If severe weather, such as thunderstorms or extreme temperatures, requires us to cancel, you’ll be notified in advance.

“Between every two pines is a doorway to a new world.”

John Muir