Practicing Mindfulness for Sustainability: A Forest Bathing Experience

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Step away from the busyness of daily life and reconnect with what truly matters.

In a world where sustainability is often discussed at the organisational and systems level, we sometimes overlook a fundamental starting point, our inner state. How we think, feel and relate to the world shapes the way we lead, decide and act.

This guided forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) experience invites you to slow down, unplug and reconnect with nature through mindfulness.

Practicing Mindfulness for Sustainability introduces forest bathing (shinrin-yoku), a Japanese mindfulness practice that encourages deep, sensory engagement with nature.

This is not a hike or a fitness activity. It is a guided, structured experience designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and become more present.

Through guided reflection and nature-based practices, participants will not only experience the benefits of mindfulness, but also explore what sustainability truly means, beyond policies and performance metrics.

You will be gently guided to:

• Engage your senses and reconnect with the natural environment
• Step out of constant mental activity and experience stillness
• Observe your thoughts and emotions with greater awareness
• Reflect on how your inner state influences your actions and choices

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This experience is designed to be gentle, reflective, and accessible, requiring no prior background in mindfulness or nature-based practices.

Participants often leave the session with:

• A calmer and clearer state of mind
• A sense of mental and emotional reset
• Greater awareness of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours
• A renewed connection with nature and their surroundings

Rather than striving to achieve something, this session invites you to slow down, observe, and simply be present.

Through this guided session, you will:

• Take part in a guided forest bathing walk with nature-based activities
• Practise guided meditation to cultivate presence and awareness
• Engage in a small group sharing space for reflection and inspiration
• Explore how connecting with nature supports your wellbeing

This session is suitable for:

• Working adults seeking a meaningful pause from daily demands
• Individuals experiencing stress, overwhelm, or mental fatigue
• Those looking to reconnect with themselves and the natural environment
• Anyone curious about mindfulness in a practical and accessible way

Whether you are new to mindfulness or looking to deepen your practice, this experience offers a supportive space to begin.

Ru Yi is our ESG and sustainability consultant, HRD Corp-certified trainer, and nature-based coach based in Malaysia. She has been practising forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) since 2021 to support her mental health and wellbeing, which now shapes her facilitation approach. With experience in ESG projects, sustainability training, and stakeholder engagement, she combines mindfulness with nature-based practices to deliver impactful learning experiences. Through guided forest bathing and reflective sessions, she helps individuals and organisations reduce stress, build resilience, enhance mindfulness, and develop a deeper connection with themselves and the natural environment.

Learn more about the workshop here.

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Perdana Botanical Garden, Jalan Kebun Bunga, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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