About this Event
Experience how woodland can help your Physical, Mental & Emotional Health.
Harmony In Nature is run by Katie Robinson & Joanna Bristow-Watkins; both experienced & insured Forest Bathing+ Guides licensed by The Forest Bathing Institute. Operating mainly in Woodland around the Surrey Hills and London SW20, they offer two-three hour public & private sessions.
We are excited to offer our Forest Bathing session at Cannon Hill Common, London SW20 eaily accessible by public transport. We will take you on a 2½ hour journey over this charming common land featuring some ancient trees.
Forest Bathing+ is based on the Japanese art of Shinrin-Yoku and involves a slow exploration of nature through your senses. Not only is this calming and relaxing but it also has well documented therapeutic well-being benefits.
Forest Bathing+ has been scientifically proven to have beneficial effects, including stress reduction. You can learn more about the practice and benefits at https://bit.ly/HINForestBathing or via the short videos linked below.
Ancient civilisations frequently venerated nature and gained insight and wisdom from their relationship with the natural world. Despite the fact that society is now more disconnected from the countryside, research supports the physiological benefits of Forest Bathing. Trees emit raw essential oils known as ‘phytoncides’ which have been proven to evoke relaxation and wellbeing. By immersing ourselves in woodlands, we re-connect with nature and reinforce this relationship with the natural world.
The Forest Bathing Institute (TFBI) has pioneered the addition of enhanced sensory exercises and deep meditations to create Forest Bathing+, which helps promote mindfulness and reconnects your body and soul to nature. Evidence suggests that Forest Bathing + can:
* lower blood pressure,
* decrease stress,
* improve cardiovascular and metabolic health,
* reduce blood-sugar levels,
* enhance concentration and memory,
* lift depression,
* lead to better pain management,
* increase energy,
* boost the immune system by increasing the body’s natural killer (NK) cell count,
* increases anti-cancer protein production,
* facilitate weight loss.
50% of the benefit is proven to come from the phytoncides emanating from trees when walking in an ambient forest environment. However, mindfulness has a separate evidence base for inducing a 'feel good factor' as well as demonstrating a reduction in stress and an improvement in mental health, brain function and wellbeing.
Cannon Hill Common has several lovely ancient trees (likely over 200-300 years old) and some ambient walkways under the canopy of woodland. We are confident that participants will experience some therapeutic benefits even from these session of connecting mindfully in nature.
DOGS: Regrettably we cannot accept dogs on our Forest Bathing+ sessions unless they are trained Guide Dogs.
INCLEMENT WEATHER: We operate in all weathers (we just request that you wear appropriate clothing) except winds exceeding 25mph and/or electrical storms due to safety reasons.
LocationCannon Hill is located between the town centres Raynes Park and Morden in the ward of Cannon Hill in the south western corner of Merton. We will be meeting just inside the park by the entrance on Cannon Hill Lane (with picture notice board), opposite Cherrywood Lane.
Public Transport & ParkingTrains: The nearest railway stations are Raynes Park and Wimbledon Chase Stations. They are each about a 15 minute walk away.Buses: The 413 bus runs regularly between Morden and Sutton, select bus stop J or H along Cannon Hill Lane by Cherrywood Lane.Underground: Wimbledon and South Wimbledon Tube stations are both relatively near.Parking: Free parking is available along Cannon Hill Lane by our meeting point and in Joseph Hood Recreation Ground (also nearest toilets, although sometimes locked) accessed from Martin Way, Morden.
School hours friendly session (for parents with school age children), 11am - 1.30pm £35 + Eventbrite fee = £38.32
Alternatively, you can pay £35 by BACS through the Harmony shop via https://bit.ly/FBSession
If we cancel this event, you will be offered a suitable alternative or a full refund.
Within 72 hours before the event, refunds are not available. Funds can be transferred to another attendee, or future event, at the organser's discretion.
NB. Eventbrite’s fees are non-refundable, so they aren't returned unless the event is cancelled, or if the buyer requests a refund for a duplicate charge within 7 days of purchase.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Cannon Hill Common, 235 Cannon Hill Lane, London, United Kingdom
GBP 35.00