Into Spring: a private weekday retreat

This 4-hour retreat is for anyone who wishes to step into the season of Spring with more clarity that emerges authentically from your own heart, restfully.

Through the gentle practices of forest therapy, journaling, and yoga nidra (sleep meditation), you will be guided to return to your heart; to notice what is blooming in your heart and what is true for you as the Spring season begins.

Forest therapy / forest bathing are Science-backed. Research has shown them to benefit our health. You can find out more about forest therapy here.

The retreat is private, i.e. exclusively personalised to you / your small group. Limited to 1 - 4 pax each session only.

What is included

• Up to 4-hour private retreat prorgamme: a guided forest therapy walk, Spring-themed journaling and self-inquiry process, and personalised Spring-themed yoga nidra.
• 1x take-home personalised yoga nidra recording.
• 1x take-home exclusive and hand-made "Forest Bathing Journal".
• Tea and light snacks.

About your facilitator:
Youmin is one of Singapore's pioneer forest therapy guide. Since certifcation and guiding full-time since 2018, she has guided up to 400 of such nature-based wellbeing experiences and has led thousands of 'forest bathers'. Since 2021, she was appointed as a trainer with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy, and has trained more than 200 guides worldwide to date. She knows and embodies the essences of the forest therapy work in heart, body and mind. She is also trained and certified in yoga nidra, shinrin yoku, mindfulness amongst other modalities. Together with her professional and academic backgrounds grounded in Science, she excels in navigating the worlds of quantification and logic, and that of the subtler arts of wellbeing. Her guiding style is down to earth, simple and unpretentious.

Youmin founded Xiu Nature Connections, an award-winning entity that curates and delivers restful, nature-inspired wellbeing experiences for the masses. For the innovative and collaborative ways of bringing forest bathing into our urban nature, Xiu Nature Connections was conferred the prestigious Singapore Tourism Board Awards 2023 and 2024: Outstanding Wellness Experience awards.

A note about venue:
Please take note that the venue is not restricted to the Singapore Botanic Gardens. You will be given a choice of selected gardens/parks in Singapore after your registration.

Important notes:

1. Please read our Terms and Conditions.
2. Registrations are non-refundable.
3. After registrations, remember to look out for our emails to discuss your retreat's venue options.

Further questions? Please contact [email protected] .

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Singapore