Forest Experience
Forest Bathing (Shinrin-yoku) &
Nature-based Resilience in Brussels
Relax. Recharge. Reconnect.
Forest Experience combines guided forest bathing & nature-based resilience courses for individuals and groups in Brussels' Forêt de Soignes - to recharge, unlock inner resources and (re)discover your connection to nature.
"Science is about understanding nature, but connection is nature better understood."
- Prof. Miles Richardson
Forest Experience was created as an invitation to (re)discover our very own, personal relationship with nature - in all its variety and facets - and to benefit from the effects this has for our health, resilience and wellbeing.
When spending time in the forest with our senses open and our attention fully present, something can shift. We may begin to notice the forest not simply as a nice scenery, as a collection of trees, but as a living, interconnected system. We experience its rhythms, its resilience, its interdependence and its ability to adapt and regenerate.
Through that experience, our own relationship with nature can begin to change, to deepen and to grow into reciprocity, into preserving and into respecting.
Forest Experience exists to contribute fostering this shift. Everyone takes away something different during guided time in the forest. There is no single 'lesson' or prescribed insight. What matters is what each person notices, feels and carries with them into their daily lives, behaviours and actions.
"This experience is hands down one of the absolute best things you can do in Brussels, surrounded by its beautiful forests!"
Yuriko Ono, Brussels
Relax
Slowing down, b eing in the present moment. That sounds easier than it is. Our thoughts are often not where our bodies are. Instead, the days pass by in 'functioning mode'. The forest helps us to unwind, to calm down, to let go. We can just be - in the here and now, at our own pace.
Recharge
Treat yourself to a break in nature. The forest is a unique place to take a meaningful break from daily routine, obligations and appointments. Slow, conscious walking and the sensory immersion in the ambience of the forest, help to release stress, clear mental fatigue and foster deep relaxation. Taking in the sounds, sights and fragrances of the forest supports body and mind to recharge and promotes your health and well-being.
Reconnect
Amidst the rush of our daily lives, between busy schedules and competing demands, it is easy to lose touch with ourselves. Spending time in forest, experiencing its restorative atmosphere and enjoying the benefits of slowness can help to feel more connected with ourselves - and also with nature. By engaging our senses and cultivating presence, the forest transforms into a resonating space, making us more aware of our own strengths, resources and needs. Reconnecting with what matters to us and drawing from our innate resources can enable us to find healthier ways navigating the challenges of work and everyday life.
My Offerings
Forest Bathing
(Shinrin-yoku) Experiences
Take a break that truly makes a difference!
Leave behind the rush and pressure of daily life for a while and immerse yourself in the calming atmosphere of the forest. Forest bathing offers a space to breathe, slow down and experience deep, lasting relaxation.
Moving mindfully through the forest, we tune into nature, perceive it consciously and release stress with every step. Gentle breathing, relaxation and stretching exercises open the senses, restore balance, and replenish both body and mind with fresh energy.
Treat yourself to this valuable time-out. Whether on your own or together with family, friends or colleagues.
Nature-based Resilience Courses
We don’t need to learn to adapt ever better to a world that overwhelms us. We are allowed to learn to stay connected to ourselves, so that we can help shape the world we care about in a healthy and sustainable way.
This is at the heart of my nature-based resilience offerings. They create a space to pause, realign, and reconnect with your own resources.
Based on scientifically sound methods, putting a strong focus on somatic experiencing and practical application in a unique environmental setting, my courses support you in doing what matters most to you - in a healthy, flexible and intentional way.
Nature-based Offers for Companies
Strengthen your team — naturally!
Forest bathing is more than simply enjoying fresh air and tranquility. It is a unique blend of stress reduction, mental resilience, and team development.
Away from the fast pace and demands of daily work, it creates space for slowing down, creativity, and renewed energy. At the same time, forest bathing can help foster team spirit, and enhance motivation as well as performance.
A sustainable investment in the health, well-being and collaboration of your team that empowers it for the long run.
