FOREST BATHING WORKSHOPS

In this workshop you will gain skills to continue practicing Forest Bathing Walks on your own.

The workshops are based on the Nature Based Stress Reduction and Wellbeing program (NBSRW)

A program to reduce stress and improve well-being through nature connection.

PARTICIPANTING IN THIS WORKSHOP YOU WILL:

  • Learn techniques to connect with nature.
  • Combine the practice of forest bathing and other techniques of connection with nature with theoretical content.
  • Have nature as a pedagogical method.

Nature Based Stress Reduction and Wellbeing (NBSRW) - MODULO I

• You will gain a solid base for the practice of forest bathing.
• You will assimilate sensory forms to explore your environment.
• You will learn techniques of nature connection.

Nature Based Stress Reduction and Wellbeing (NBSRW) - MODULO II

• You will expand your knowledge to the forest bathing practice.
• You will get to know your limits and learn how to overcome those.
• You will gain clarity in decision making.

SCHEDULED FOREST BATHING WORKSHOPS

​14 & 15 DECEMBER
COSTA DE CAPARICA

FOREST BATHING WORKSHOP

Mata dos Medos, Costa de Caparica.

Alex Gesse

ABOUT US

Alex is a certified guide to Forest therapy, Trainer and Mentor of guides.  Alex is the founder of the Instituto de Baños de Bosque and the Instituto de Banhos de Floresta de Portugal and collaborated as a consultant specialist in the expert group on Human Health and Well-being to the Forest Europe, Ministerial Conference on the Protection of forests in Europe.

Alex is the author of "Sentir el bosque: La experiencia del Shinrin-Yoku (baño de bosque)", Grijalbo, edited by Penguin Random House Editorial Group.

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CUSTOMER VIEWS

Sergio-Lopes

Sergio Lopes

Opinion on: Forest Bathing

"The shared forest experience of last Saturday was very gratifying, due to the harmony between the Mata dos Medos forest and the other participants. Thanks for discovering so much that I did not know before and that is now part of my life portfolio. Thanks Alex"

Maria-Joao-Rebola

Maria João Rebola

Opinion on: Forest Bathing Workshop

"Being in the forest in so many different ways, being able to take two almost whole days to explore this incredible world was very, very good! Alex's driving was essential to create a welcoming, participative, relaxed atmosphere. I loved it!"


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