Forest bathing Shinrin Yoku
Slow down among the trees in a private forest near Grodzisk Mazowiecki, a short drive from Warsaw. Shinrin Yoku forest bathing is a Japanese practice of mindful presence in the forest that lowers stress and restores inner balance.
Shinrin Yoku · 森林浴
Shinrin Yoku, or forest bathing, is a Japanese practice of consciously, mindfully being in the forest. The term literally means “bathing in the atmosphere of the forest”. It is more than a walk: by engaging all the senses and staying in the here and now, it leads to genuine relaxation and wellbeing.
Forest bathing lowers cortisol, the stress hormone.
It eases symptoms of low mood and anxiety.
It helps you fall asleep and improves sleep quality.
It supports focus, working memory and creative thinking.
Offer
Every session is guided by me, at a gentle pace, with no phones and no rush. We arrange dates individually.
Time just for you. A one-to-one session fully tailored to your needs and pace.
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Slowing down together and being present in nature. A beautiful gift for someone close.
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The forest through the whole family’s eyes. Mindfulness, play and rest for grown-ups and children.
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Intimate sessions for up to 10 people: friends, teams, organised groups.
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The Japanese idea of meaning and joy in life. Working with your strengths and what truly matters.
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Individual and group guided walks on the Kampinos trails, with attention to nature.
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We leave phones and hurry behind. We slow our steps, the breath begins to settle.
Invitations to mindfulness: the touch of bark, the scent of the forest floor, the sounds of the woods. Being here and now.
We close the session with a calm circle and tea made from the forest’s gifts.
About me
I spent two years hitchhiking around the world. That experience changed the way I see everything, for good.
By training I hold two philology degrees and a postgraduate diploma in sport psychology. But what truly shapes me is travel and contact with nature.
I live at the edge of the forest, in a house of straw and clay, my space for living and working in harmony with nature. In my forest I am creating a place where mental and physical growth become one.
My approach brings together positive psychology, mindfulness, mental techniques and working with nature. My aim is to support you in discovering your strengths and potential, in tune with nature and yourself. And above all: to lead you toward stillness and calm.
Certified Shinrin Yoku forest bathing guide. A ten-week theory and practice course with the Shinrin Yoku Association, crowned by a five-day full-immersion practice in a Japanese forest near Nara.
IKIGAI facilitator. I help you find what gives energy and meaning, in workshops and in everyday life.
FAQ
On a walk we are usually heading somewhere. In forest bathing the aim is simply to be: we move slowly, engage the senses and let the forest work on us. It is a guided mindfulness practice, with invitations that help you truly slow down.
Yes. Forest bathing needs no preparation or experience. All you need is the wish to slow down for a while. I will show and guide everything on the spot.
Comfortable shoes and clothing suited to the weather (layers work best). Leave the rest at home, ideally the phone too. I will send practical details before we meet.
In a private forest near Grodzisk Mazowiecki (you receive exact directions after booking) and on the trails of Kampinos National Park.
A family of forest brands
Ulesienie is part of a family of businesses bound together by nature, wood and craft.
Workshops, gatherings and events in a yurt in the heart of the forest.
Website soonNatural building: houses of wood, straw and clay, yurts and shelters.
Website soonTree care and removal using rope-access techniques. Arbo Alpina looks after the health of this very forest.
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Message me on WhatsApp or use the form. Sessions take place in a private forest near Grodzisk Mazowiecki (directions after booking) and in Kampinos National Park.