Reconnect to nature and yourself
Immerse yourself in the forest. Tune into your senses. Reconnect with nature. Time spent under the canopy of trees gives us a boost that is both physical and mental.
Use the menu above to find out more about Forest Bathing+ and where you can join us.
Forest bathing is the deeply relaxing experience of immersing yourself in the woods, taking in the forest through your senses.
The practice originated in Japan, where studies have shown a large range of potential benefits including reducing stress, boosting the immune system, and decreasing feelings of anxiety and depression. Click here for more on the science behind forest bathing.
Wilder Lives sessions are led by Liz Burfield, who loves forest bathing for its combination of mindfulness and time in nature. Click here for more information about Liz and her approach to forest bathing.
You can also find out more about what actually happens in a session, or check out some of the comments from previous participants.
We run monthly events at RSPB The Lodge (Sandy, Bedfordshire) and Salcey Forest (Northamptonshire) – see below for our 2024 calendar, including summer evening specials!
***NEW FOR 2024***
Salcey lies between Milton Keynes and Northampton – it was once part of a medieval royal hunting forest and is still home to ancient oaks.
RSPB The Lodge is near Sandy, just off the A1 in the beautiful Greensand Country area of Bedfordshire. A firm favourite with lovely winding trails among oak, chestnut and birch.
Join us to explore and experience these special places in a totally new way!
NB – All tickets can be found on Eventbrite here: RSPB The Lodge tickets / Salcey Forest tickets. The links below will take you to the booking page for that specific session.
Forest bathing as part of a led group is brilliant for lots of reasons. But if you’re not currently able to attend a session (or have attended and want to keep going on your own!), then you might find this quick beginner’s guide helpful. It’s really important to know that there is no right or …
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Spending time in nature can become even more important as the evenings start to draw in. But if the changing weather and shorter daylight hours mean you’re finding it a bit harder to leave the house, here are our top tips for getting out there and enjoying autumn forest bathing: Keep it toasty – if you are …
We want your time in the forest to be a real opportunity to forget worries, unwind and relax. With that in mind, sessions are operating slightly differently at the moment to ensure that we are Covid-secure. Group size – as an organised outdoors physical activity, Wilder Lives sessions are exempt from the ‘Rule of 6’. …
For booking, please use the links provided in the relevant event posts.
For more information or any questions, please contact Liz Burfield
liz@wilderlives.co.uk
07779724818