Location of Walk: Bidadari Park

Meeting Point: Linkbridge at Woodleigh Mall, outside Brewerkz

Nearest MRT: Woodleigh MRT (Northeast Line)

All forest therapy experiences follow the same standard sequence under the training of Association of Nature & Forest Therapy, which is a proven method to receive therapeutic effects of nature.

The guide will gently bring the group into awareness of the different senses and offer activities and invitations to interact with nature in a heartfelt manner. Sharing circles between the activities will also bring about collective learning and open up perspectives, offering authentic human connections.

With each unique theme, the guide will bring along their own colours to the experience and offer the opportunity to connect with this aspect of life.

Sequence of the Walk
Welcome & Introduction
Awakening of Senses
Nature Invitations
Tea & Reflections

Jovena was a marketer in a global firm until meeting with a mid-life crisis which drove her to craft a purposeful and balanced lifestyle for herself. She chanced upon forest bathing while finding ways to manage her anxiety and fatigue, and was inspired by the experience to join a 6-month training by ANFT to learn the science and art behind the 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.

She founded Gentle Walks in 2022 with the mission of promoting gentleness and mindful living in the city, and advocating for mental and holistic well-being through nature experiences.

Her way of guiding is also psychology-informed, being equipped with a Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy & Counselling from The School of Positive Psychology.