The practice of forest bathing fosters connections with nature, self, and fellow humans. It can be an enjoyable and meaningful medium for team bonding, well-being, and the cultivation of workplace mindfulness. We look forward to curating programs most suited to the needs of you & your team.
Team Wellness Programs
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Nature Experiences
Team Wellness: Nature Therapy (2.0h)
Relieve stress and create memories with your team with a forest bathing experience. You will be guided to meet each other heart-to-heart and deepen relationships within the team through rest, play and wonder.
Team Wellness: Nature Sound Bath (2.0h)
Blending the therapeutic effects of forest bathing and sound bathing, the team will experience a relaxation of their mind & body. Enjoy a slow wander in the gardens and ease into a symphony of nature’s song, singing bowls and calming music in the embrace of nature.
Team CSR: Forest bathing & cleanup (2.0h)
Go beyond the call of duty by integrating nature relations at the heart of forest/beach cleanup initiatives. Instil a sense of purpose through forest bathing that bridges interconnectedness with the environment.
Indoor Workshops
Mindful Botanical Tea Class (1.5h)
Promote team relaxation through a mindfulness tea workshop to experience different florals and herbs through the five senses. Participants will be guided to blend different plants for calming or energizing effects and enjoy a tea appreciation.
Restful Sound Journey (1.0 - 1.5h)
Support your team’s wellness through a meditative sound journey inspired by nature. Using a combination of singing bowls, prompts, and nature soundtracks, participants will experience the dream-like theta state for restoration and relaxation.
Wellness Talks
Burnout Prevention: Ways to practice rest and self care (1.0h)
Equip your team with basic mental health and holistic wellness knowledge to develop self-awareness and self-care to prevent burnout. Empower them with tools of mindfulness, bodyfulness, and heartfulness to effectively replenish themselves. The keynote can be adapted for corporate, schools and different communities accordingly.
Industry Sharing: The Art & Science Behind Nature Therapy (1.0h)
For teams working in psychology, education, and nature advocacy space, learn more about what nature therapy is and how it can be integrated with existing modalities and curriculums to support a balanced lifestyle and holistic well-being.
ANFT Certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide
Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy & Counselling
Certified Singing Bowl Practitioner
Jovena Loon | Guide & Facilitator
Jovena is an experienced forest bathing and nature therapy guide who founded Gentle Walks with the mission of promoting gentleness and mindful living in the city.
After overcoming a corporate burnout and existential crisis, she is inspired to live a purposeful and balanced lifestyle and advocate for mental and holistic well-being in the community through nature experiences. She was inspired to join a 6-month training by ANFT to learn the science and art behind the forest bathing practice. Having experienced the health benefits of forest bathing firsthand and discovering her deep connections with nature, she now lives the calling to be a voice for the forest, and the bridge between humans and nature.
Her way of guiding is also psychology-informed, being equipped with a Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy & Counselling from The School of Positive Psychology.
FAQ
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Yes! We love co-creating programs with our partners and you are welcome to share your ideas and needs.
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For outdoor activities, any cooling casual or outdoors outfit and comfortable walking shoes or sandals are suitable. As the walks are low intensity, there is no need to be in sports attire.
For indoor activities, there is no specific dressing required, as long as participants feel comfortable in them.
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For most walks and nature activities, participants simply need to bring along items that ensure personal comfort such as water, umbrella, sitting mats, sunblock and insect repellant.
Any additional items will be mentioned during the discussion should there be additional activities beyond the standard program.
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Rain is a friend we welcome in walks as it brings about a unique set of encounters. The program will flow around the weather and be conducted under safe conditions in the absence of lightning.
There will be some room for flexibility to respond to severe weather changes that makes outdoor activities not feasible.
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Forest bathing and all the above-mentioned activities are free from any religious association. It is an open practice that cultivates connections with the natural world and all beings.
It does not advocate for any religious beliefs and is open to individual interpretation and adaptation to fit their comfort level and beliefs.
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The group size, location and customizations might influence the planning and logistics required and costs would hence shift accordingly.
Feel free to drop an enquiry and we are happy to help you make it work within the budget.
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Yes, we are open to exploring opportunities to serve the causes we believe in. Please feel free to drop your enquiry.
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Yes! We love the richness of cross brands creativity and welcome collaboration with any platforms that are keen to spotlight forest bathing practice. We look forward to receiving your invitation.
you are safe here.
3 years
of guiding
> 700
human hearts touched
> 100
walks taken
All experiences are heartfully curated with the comfort and safety of participants in mind. We respect individual autonomy and offer a safe space for both deep and light-hearted explorations. We care about our footprint on the places we walk and try to tread lightly. We are guided by the philosophy of reciprocity and regenerative relationship with Earth and hope to harness this platform for the greater good.
Clients & Partners
