FOREST, SENSES, PRESENCE

Shinrin Yoku – Forest bathing - Nature therapy

❄️ Awakening senses and full presence guided sessions in nature ☀️

My love of nature, the driving force behind my artistic approach, naturally led me to Shinrin Yoku. Now, a certified guide (AGSY.ca) I offer forest immersion experiences where time slows down and you can reconnect deeply with yourself and with life.

The benefits of Shinrin Yoku

Shinrin Yoku, or forest bathing, is a practice of sensory immersion in nature, originating in Japan. It is recognized for its beneficial effects on well-being, such as reducing stress and anxiety, improving concentration and creativity, strengthening the immune system, and inducing a state of calm and deep connection. *

Would you like to (re)live this experience?

Next sessions in collaboration with Gatineau Park Friends :

Sam 28 mars, 13h 2026 (Français) Voir l’événement

Sun March 29 2026, 1 pm (English) SOLDOUT   Voir l’événement

Early May & end of June: Art therapy and shinrin yoku, 3-hour workshop (French only), dates and details to be announced soon!

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🌱 Also available for private sessions for groups of 4 or more (max. 12 people).

How a guided session works (3 hours)

A Shinrin Yoku walk is not a hike, but an invitation to slow down and open your senses to nature. Each session includes:

An introduction to the experience - Guided invitations to explore the forest differently - Moments of silence and observation - A time for sharing in the form of a tea ceremony to gently integrate and conclude the experience.

The forest becomes a welcoming place where everyone can find themselves, recharge their batteries, and discover what nature has to offer in the present moment.

Each Shinrin Yoku session is carefully prepared. As a guide, I scout the trail in advance in order to adapt the experience to the land, the season, the weather, and the group. The session is then thoughtfully designed to be tailored to these elements — each immersion is unique.

A seasonal herbal tea, made from native plants (harvested respectfully and sustainably), is prepared to offer a different way of “tasting” the forest. I also provide a homemade snack, taking into account participants’ allergies and dietary needs. All necessary materials are carefully assembled to ensure the experience unfolds as smoothly and naturally as possible.

For a three-hour immersion, I dedicate approximately three additional hours to preparation and follow-up.

Why be guided?

Walking in nature is beneficial in itself, but being guided in Shinrin Yoku offers a different and more profound experience:

A safe environment – Being accompanied makes it easier to let go and fully enjoy the experience without worrying about time or the route.

A deeper immersion – Thanks to guided invitations, the forest is explored in a different way, with new perceptions and feelings.

A space for sharing – The experience includes moments of sharing, which brings a unique and valuable enrichment.

Intentional slowing down – Far from a simple walk, being guided allows you to fully enter the moment, promoting connection with nature and with yourself.

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* Curious to learn more?

L’ Association des Guides Shinrin Yoku Québec

Les bienfaits du « bain de forêt » sur le bien-être psychologique observatoireprevention.org 

Le Shinrin-Yoku ou la nature comme médecine préventive sciencepresse.qc.ca