Forest Bathing
✨ Forest bathing is the art of slowing down among the trees—breathing deeply, noticing with the senses, and remembering your place in the living web of nature. In this gentle presence, stress softens, clarity returns, and the spirit feels at home.
Personalized care for body, breath, mind, and spirit.
A Simple Practice, A Profound Return
Forest bathing is not about doing more, but about opening to what is already here: the scent of pine needles underfoot, the call of a bird overhead, the stillness that rises when you pause. In these moments, healing and renewal naturally unfold.
Intention and Gratitude
Gratitude to the land, the trees,
and the unseen threads that connect us all
in a circle of belonging.
Why Forest Bathing?
Restore Your Body
Gentle time in the forest lowers stress hormones, balances blood pressure, supports the immune system, and can even improve sleep. Breathing in the aromatic compounds released by trees helps your body shift into its natural state of rest and repair.
Calm Your Mind
Nature offers a soft place for attention to land. As you notice the play of light, the rhythm of your breath, or the sound of water moving, your mind begins to settle. Forest bathing is shown to reduce anxiety and depression while enhancing clarity, creativity, and focus.
Nourish Your Spirit
Being among trees reminds us of our place in the wider web of life. Each step and pause can feel like a homecoming—an invitation to belong, to breathe, and to remember your own natural rhythm.
Deepen Connection
Whether experienced alone or in community, forest bathing cultivates presence and relationship—with yourself, with others, and with the living earth.
What is Forest Bathing?
Forest bathing—known in Japan as Shinrin-yoku—is the simple yet profound practice of immersing yourself in the living atmosphere of the forest. Rather than hiking for distance or speed, forest bathing invites you to slow down, awaken the senses, and let the natural world become your guide.
The Healing Power of Nature Connection
Ways to Practice
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Mindful Outdoor Experiences (MOEs)
Seasonal group gatherings in forests, gardens, or along lakes—inviting sensory connection, inner reflection, and a felt sense of belonging to the land.
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Private Sessions in Nature
One-on-one sessions in serene outdoor settings, blending breath, somatic awareness, and nature-based mindfulness to support grounding, healing, and presence.
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Group Nature Bathing
Custom-designed experiences for wellness circles, small groups, or teams—combining intentional space, guided nature practices, and restorative connection.
Mindful Walking and Sensory Awakening
Bare feet walking slowly on pine-needle-covered ground or beach sand.
This is not a hike—it is a meditation in motion. As you step softly, listen, breathe, and observe, your senses awaken to the rhythm of the living world.
Theresa’s nature therapy offerings are shaped by a deep love of wild places and decades of somatic and wellness experience.
Her presence is warm, grounded, and intuitively attuned to the needs of each individual.
“Whether the forest floor or shoreline sand, nature whispers us back to ourselves—one breath, one step, one wave at a time.”
Work With Me
Bring Theresa’s grounded presence and intuitive care into your personal journey—or invite her into your studio, workplace, or community space.
Private Yoga Therapy Sessions
Small Group Classes (virtual or live)
Nature Therapy Experiences
These offerings support pain relief, nervous system regulation, emotional balance, and a deeper connection to your inner and outer landscapes. Each session is shaped with skill, spaciousness, and compassion.
🌲 Nature Therapy blends mindful movement, sensory awareness, breathwork, and connection with the living world. Ideal for retreats, team-building, or personal reconnection. Walks, seasonal themes, and forest-inspired rhythms help restore clarity and calm.
Whether you’re seeking 1:1 healing, seasonal experiences for your community, or a refreshing pause for your workplace, you’re invited to co-create something meaningful and lasting.
This is where wisdom meets wellness.
Yoga Therapy & Nature-Based Wellness
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In Your Words
"Yoga therapy has been a life-changing experience for me. The personalized approach, expert guidance, and holistic techniques have helped me overcome stress and physical discomfort. Through mindful movements, breathing exercises, walks in nature, and meditation, I've improved physically and feel calm. Theresa’s unwavering support and wisdom have been invaluable, guiding me to a deeper connection with my body, mind, and spirit. Yoga therapy is not just about healing; it's a transformative journey I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone seeking lasting well-being."
— Ashley Brennan