Private Forest Bathing | Slow, Restful, Nature-Connected Living
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Private Forest Bathing | Slow, Restful, Nature-Connected Living
4.8
13 reviews2 hours
Private trip
Up to 10 guests
2 hours
Private trip
Up to 10 guests
Highlights
This is a private guided forest bathing session, perfect for anyone looking to de-stress and recharge. Forest Bathing is a Japanese mindfulness practice of 'bathing' your senses in nature. During this 1.5-2 hour guided forest bathing session, you will learn techniques to help you focus, re-connect with the natural world, and return to ease. Option DetailsWhen we've been busy at work all week, it's hard to slow down - even moments of quiet are replaced with social media and Netflix. By taking two hours out to walk with a certified nature and forest therapy guide, you will naturally slow down and return to a rhythm that our bodies and minds know. Your guide will curate and facilitate the entire forest bathing experience so that you return to ease, re-connect with the natural world, and revitalise your senses literally and figuratively.Forest Bathing (shinrin-yoku) is a Japanese practice of 'bathing' your senses in nature and the environment around you. Or simply, taking the forest through our senses to bridge the gap between ourselves and nature. This is not a hike and not a typical naturalist walk, but a sensory-focused journey that rejuvenates your mind, body and spirit.Time & LocationsThis private session will vary between 1.5 - 2.5 hour depending on the group size. You can choose to immerse in a:-Flourishing garden (Singapore Botanic Gardens)Thriving forest (Dairy Farm or Labrador Nature Reserve)Please state your preferred location in the booking form.Important notesRecommended age: 16 years and above. Due to the slower, mindful and contemplative pace, this experience is recommended for adults and older teens. It is up to the parents' good judgement whether the activity is suitable for younger teens. Kindly note, for wet weather, the forest therapy guide holds the final decision. In case of light rain, the session will proceed. In case of a thunderstorm, the session will be delayed. If it is not possible to delay, the session will be rescheduled to a mutually agreed date and time later. No refunds will be provided.Light snacks and tea are provided. All serving ware are hygienically washed, but you may also bring your own if you prefer.A detailed information kit will be sent upon confirmation of booking.
What You’ll be Doing
14+
Itinerary:Enjoy physiological health benefits of forest bathing backed by science research!
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What’s Included
Facilitation by experienced and professional forest therapy guide
Materials (where required)
Light snacks and tea (bring your own cup if you prefer)
Availability
Prices in SGD
Select Time for 22 Sep 2023
Where We’ll Meet
Start Point
Meet-up at (Singapore Botanic Gardens/ Dairy Farm/ Labrador Nature Reserve)
- 15 mins before selected timeslot
- Notes: Please state your preferred location in the booking form.
End Point
- End at Start Point(s)
From
S$ 360/group
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Start & Ends
Daily
09:00AM - 10:30AM
03:30PM - 05:00PM
Cancellation & Other Policies
- CancellationAs Xiu Nature Connections would be holding the slot for you and turning down other potential customers, you won’t be able to cancel after you book.
- Bad Weather PolicyThe session proceeds and/or continues in the event of light rain. Rescheduling will be offered in the event of postponement due to thunderstorms.
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Suitability / Accessibility
- Recommended Age: 16+
About Your Host
Xiu Nature Connections
The founder of Xiu, Youmin is a certified nature and forest therapy guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs, USA. A pioneer guide in Singapore and Southeast Asia, she is passionate about self-care, slowing down practically, and re-connecting to nature. Youmin guides with Singapore’s National Parks Board and she conducts nature therapy to support specific communities such as people living with dementia, as well for families. Programmes in Xiu Nature Connections include forest bathing, nature connection programmes and Yoga Nidra.
Experience: 6 years
Speaks: Fluent English
Acceptance rate: 88%
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Helpful Questions
What should I pack?
Comfortable walking shoes
Insect repellent
Light backpack
Personal medications (if necessary)
Sunscreen
Water
Hello, I am interested in booking a private forest bathing session with for my wife and I and was wondering what is the policy if the booked day is rainy? Thanks
-Reda
Reda, 26 Feb 2023
Hi Reda, thank you for contacting Seek Sophie :)
I'm adding the wet weather policy from the listing for your ease of reference:
"Kindly note, for wet weather, the forest therapy guide holds the final decision. In case of light rain, the session will proceed. In case of a thunderstorm, the session will be delayed. If it is not possible to delay, the session will be rescheduled to a mutually agreed date and time later. No refunds will be provided."
Do let us know if you have any further questions or if you would like any help in making the booking.
Have a great week ahead =)
Seek Sophie Team
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