Bite-sized courses
We also offer a range of short, bite-sized courses for those who wish to deepen their personal understanding of and connection with the natural world. These accessible courses explore specific themes and practices drawn from our comprehensive Forest Bathing & Nature Connection Guide Course, allowing you to develop your own nature connection practice at your own pace. While they provide valuable insights, experiences, and practical tools for personal growth and wellbeing, they are not professional training programmes and do not qualify participants to become Forest Bathing and Nature Connection Guides. Instead, they are designed to enrich your own journey of reconnecting with nature and cultivating a deeper sense of belonging within the living world.
Course 1: Introduction to forest bathing
This bite-sized course is a gentle introduction to forest bathing and the simple, yet powerful, benefits of spending time in nature with intention. Through a series of short lessons, you'll learn what forest bathing is, where it comes from, and how slowing down and paying attention to the natural world can help you feel calmer, more present, and more connected.
The course is designed for anyone who wants to get more out of their time outdoors, whether you're completely new to the practice or simply curious about a different way of being in nature. You'll explore easy-to-follow ideas that can be woven into everyday life, helping you step away from the busyness of modern living and reconnect with yourself and the world around you.
By the end of the course, you'll have a clear understanding of what forest bathing is and why it works.
Course 2: Connecting to nature through your senses
This short, bite-sized course introduces you to one of the simplest and most effective ways of deepening your connection with nature: paying attention through your senses. You notice what you can see, smell, hear, taste, and touch. But you also explore your sense of awe, imagination, and proprioception.
Each lesson focuses on a different sense, offering a blend of background knowledge, gentle guidance, and practical invitations that you can try for yourself. Rather than learning about nature from a distance, you'll be encouraged to engage with it in a more personal and meaningful way. The practices are simple, accessible, and easy to fit into everyday life. You don't need access to a forest or a large natural area to take part.
By the end of the course, you'll have a collection of simple practices and everyday habits that you can return to again and again. More importantly, you'll have a new way of relating to nature, one that helps you feel more present, more connected, and more alive to the beauty and richness of the world around you.
Course 3: Connecting to nature through your senses
This short, bite-sized course explores the many ways that spending time in nature can support your health and wellbeing. Through a series of simple, engaging lessons, you'll discover why forests and natural spaces have such a calming and restorative effect on both body and mind, and learn about some of the fascinating natural processes that contribute to these benefits.
From the soothing sounds of birdsong and the sight of greenery, to the natural compounds released by trees that can help reduce stress and support our immune system, you'll gain a deeper understanding of why nature makes us feel good. The course translates the science into practical, easy-to-understand insights that you can apply wherever you spend time outdoors, whether that's in a forest, a local park, your garden, or simply outside your front door.
By the end of the course, you'll have a clear understanding of the wellbeing benefits of nature.
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