Advertisement
Qigong & Forest Bathing WorkshopMonthly | Hever Castle Woodlands | 10:00am - 1:00pm
£40 pp (includes warming firepit, herbal teas, snacks & closing circle)
Slow the pace. Feel your body. Let Nature hold you.
A discount code is available for attendees for entry into Hever Castle if you wish to make a day of it and head there after the workshop. Great if you are coming with friends, family or partners.
This workshop is a very popular one and gets booked quickly so click the button below to book your place.
This is your invitation to press pause.
To shift from doing to being — without needing a reason.
To reconnect with yourself through gentle movement and the grounding peace of Nature.
To feel your feet on the earth, your breath in rhythm, your mind beginning to settle.
Whether you're feeling the weight of the week, craving space to clear your head, or simply curious about slowing down — this workshop offers a moment of stillness you don’t have to earn.
Why these practices work together
Qigong
A fluid, accessible movement practice from ancient China that combines gentle movement, breath, and awareness. Think of it as meditation in motion — deeply relaxing, grounding, and nourishing for your nervous system.
You don’t need experience, flexibility, or a special outfit. Just a body and a willingness to move gently.
Forest Bathing
Also known as Shinrin Yoku, this is the art of slowing down and connecting with Nature through your senses. There’s no hiking, no agenda. Just presence.
We guide you to notice, pause, and immerse yourself in the living landscape finding calm and clarity in the quiet beauty of the woods.
Together, Qigong and Forest Bathing form a powerful bridge:
From stress to stillness.
From disconnection to presence.
From “what’s next?” to “I’m here.”
What the morning looks like
We’ll gather in a peaceful private woodland just outside the main grounds of Hever Castle. From there:
10:00am
A short, mindful walk to the woodland base
10:15am
Opening circle & gentle Qigong session (~40 mins)
→ Standing movement to invite flow and breath into the body
10:50AM
Guided Forest Bathing walk (~90 mins)
→ With invitations to tune in, slow down, and reconnect with the more-than-human world
12:30pm
Closing circle with herbal teas, light snacks, and time for reflection
Who this is for
You don’t have to be “into” wellness.
You don’t need to be outdoorsy or mindful or flexible.
You don’t need to explain why you’re tired, scattered, or just not feeling like yourself.
You just need a moment.
This workshop is for anyone who wants:
Time away from screens and expectations
To feel more at home in their body
To calm a busy mind without trying
To experience Nature as a sanctuary, not just a backdrop
These workshops are usually offered monthly and fill up quickly.
£40 per person – includes all practices, teas, snacks, and access to equipment.
After booking, you’ll receive:
Location & parking info
A short health form
What to bring checklist
Discount code for Hever Castle entry (optional add-on for after your workshop)
What to Bring
Weather-appropriate clothing (layers are great!)
Comfortable shoes
A bottle of water
A blanket or extra layer for sitting (optional)
We provide sit mats, ponchos if needed, herbal teas, and snacks
Please note: Toilets are located ~10 mins walk from the woodland space
BOOKING INFO
£40 PER PERSON INC REFRESHMENTS
You can book your place via the button below.
When you book you will receive a confirmation email with a link to a health and safety form. You will also receive a reminder email a few days before the event.
Why Nature?
Nature doesn’t need you to show up in a certain way.
It doesn’t demand explanations or productivity.
It just offers space — and presence.
In every Forest Bathing workshop I’ve held, I’ve seen how the simplest moments — birdsong, dappled light, cool air on your face — can reconnect us to something ancient and essential.
This isn’t performance.
It’s presence.
And it’s always waiting for you.
Looking for a Meaningful Gift?
A private Forest Bathing experience makes a beautiful, thoughtful gift — the kind that lingers long after the day itself.
It’s a chance to give someone you love the space to slow down, breathe deeply, and be held by Nature in a way that feels restorative, memorable and truly unique.
You can purchase a gift voucher for a private session or for one of my seasonal workshops via the button below.
Actually can you add this to all the events and change last sentence around a bit.
You can purchase a gift voucher for part or full payment of one of my seasonal workshops or for my private forest bathing experiences via the button below.
Advertisement
Event Venue
Hever Castle, Festival Theatre at Hever Castle, Edenbridge, TN8 7, United Kingdom
Tickets
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.
