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Forest Therapy Forest Bathing in the Heart of Bangkok
Slow, barefoot walking in a forest garden in Phra Khanong. No long drive out of the city. No taking the whole day off work.
Watch the intro videoA journey back to nature
What is forest bathing?
Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku is a term that took shape in Japan in the 1980s. Translated literally, it means "bathing yourself in the atmosphere of the forest."
It isn't hiking for exercise. There's no distance to conquer, no summit to reach. At its heart, it's aboutwalking slowly enough to notice what you'd usually walk right past.
The sound of leaves, the smell of earth after rain, the bark of each tree unlike any other, and letting your body slowly settle into that same pace.
Our session runs three hours, yet the walking adds up to less than a kilometre, because most of the time goes into stopping to look, not walking.
What forest bathing is not
- No destination to reach, no need to be fit, no gear required. If you walk slowly, you're welcome to walk slowly.
- No sitting cross-legged, no keeping your eyes closed for long stretches, no posture to get right.
- We're a space for nature-based activities, not a medical facility, and we don't provide any medical services.
A mindful journey
Program Flow
What happens across those three hours
109:00 – 09:20Arrive, set down your bags, set down your phoneNo rush. There's time to settle in before we really begin, and we'll invite you to leave your phone at the storage point.
209:20 – 09:45Take off your shoes, feel the groundGrounding: standing and walking barefoot on soil and grass. This is where the body starts to register that it has left the office behind.- 309:45 – 10:30Walk slowly, with a guideWalking, then pausing. Someone gently points you toward one thing at a time: a sound, a smell, light slipping through the leaves. No need to speak until you want to.
410:30 – 11:15Stay with a single treeChoose a tree you feel drawn to and stay with it quietly. Sit against it, lean on it, put your arms around it, whatever feels right.
511:15 – 11:40Work with what you've gatheredLeaves, twigs and seeds collected along the way. Arrange them into something of your own. There's no right or wrong.
611:40 – 12:00A closing sharing circleWe sit in a circle. Share if you'd like to, or simply listen if you'd rather. No one is called on to speak.
What You'll Experience
What this program gives you
- Guided Forest Bathing (Shinrin-yoku)
- Grounding Practice
- Nature Connection Activities
- Creative Reflection with Natural Materials
- Sharing Circle & Mindful Integration
Gallery Moments in nature
Voices from Our Community
From people who have joined us
I didn't expect that just walking barefoot in a garden could clear my head this much.
FAQ
Questions we hear often
Is there a lot of walking? What if I can't walk far?
The whole session covers less than a kilometre, and very slowly. There are places to sit and rest all along the way. If you'd rather not walk at any point, you're welcome to stay put and wait.
Do I really have to go barefoot? What if I'm not comfortable with that?
It's never required. You can keep your shoes on the whole time. Most people who hesitate at first end up taking them off later on their own, but if you don't, no one will mind.
What happens if it rains?
There's a covered area. If the rain is heavy enough that lying outside doesn't work, we'll let you know in advance and move the session.
What should I bring?
Comfortable clothes you don't mind getting dirty and can sit on the ground in. Beyond that, just come as you are.
Can I come on my own?
Of course. Coming alone is completely normal here, and there's never a moment where you're asked to speak or share before you're ready.