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Guided Forest Bathing
ROOTING Steps
Relational forest therapy experiences for
individuals, schools and organisations.
Forest Bathing began in Japan as a way to reconnect with nature and ease modern stress. At ROOTING, we offer Relational Forest Therapy in Singapore, a guided nature based experience grounded in presence, reciprocity, and embodied awareness.
While many forest bathing programmes focus on the benefits nature provides for human health, our approach centres on relationship. We meet the land as a living presence rather than a resource. Through gently guided sensory invitations, participants are supported to slow down, step out of constant thinking, and return to their senses.
Each session unfolds at a natural pace in parks and green spaces across Singapore. In this shared space of stillness, clarity and grounding often emerge.
ROOTING offers forest therapy experiences for individuals, schools, and corporate wellness programmes in Singapore.
This is not about escaping life.
It is about returning to it, rooted and aware.
Purpose
To support participants in reconnecting with nature and their own well-being through mindful walking, sensory invitations, and shared reflections in nature in their own ways.
Featured Experience
The Sundowner's Forest Bath
A guided Forest Bathing experience in collaboration with The Sundowner, taking place in a lush forested area just off Bukit Timah Hill.
Guided by Jake from ROOTING, this slow and sensory experience invites participants to reconnect with nature through guided invitations, quieter moments, and shared refreshments after.
• Guided Forest Bathing on Sunday morning
• Camping chairs and personal mosquitoes net provided
• House-made refreshments
Held on Sundays, 9am to 11am.
(2026: 12 Jul, 26 Jul)
More dates will be released progressively, so do check back for new sessions!
WhY NEED a Guide?
Time alone in nature can be restorative. A guide helps deepen the experience by holding a gentle structure that supports you in slowing down and noticing more fully.
At ROOTING, I follow the ANFT's Way of the Guide. I am not here as a therapist or teacher, but as a fellow presence, offering simple sensory invitations that allow nature itself to guide your experience.
Through this shared space, many find it easier to settle, reconnect, and experience nature, and themselves, in a more meaningful way.
Frequently Asked Questions
about Forest Bathing
1. What Exactly is Forest Bathing?
Forest Bathing is a slow, guided nature-based experience that supports rest, reflection, and connection through the senses.
It is not a hike, fitness activity, nature tour, or plant identification walk. Participants are guided through simple invitations such as slowing down, noticing with the senses, resting in one spot, and sharing reflections if they feel comfortable.
At ROOTING, our Forest Bathing sessions are gentle, accessible, and designed to help people pause from their usual pace and reconnect with themselves, others, and the natural world.
2. Do Participants need to be Fit or outdoorsy?
No. Forest Bathing is designed to be slow and accessible.
Participants do not need hiking experience, fitness ability, or prior interest in nature. The walk usually covers a short distance at a very gentle pace, with pauses along the way.
We can also adapt the pace and route for different groups, including staff teams, students, seniors, and participants who may prefer a calmer or more supported experience.
3. What happens during a typical Forest Bathing session?
A typical session includes:
A gentle introduction and safety briefing.
Slow guided walking.
Sensory-based invitations.
Quiet time for noticing and reflection.
Optional sharing circles.
A simple closing, often with tea or a nature-based reflection.
The experience is structured, but not rushed. Participants are encouraged to engage in a way that feels comfortable for them.
4. Is forest bathing the same as therapy?
No. Forest Bathing is not psychotherapy, counselling, or medical treatment.
It is a guided well-being practice that supports rest, self-awareness, emotional regulation, and connection through nature. While many people find the experience calming and meaningful, it should not be treated as a replacement for professional mental health care.
5. How long is each session?
Forest Bathing sessions are usually around 2 to 3 hours.
Shorter well-being pauses or customised formats may also be possible, depending on your needs.
6. Where are sessions held?
Forest Bathing sessions are usually held in accessible green spaces such as parks, gardens, or nature-based public spaces.
For organisations and schools, sessions can sometimes be conducted at your venue if there is a suitable space.
7. What should participants wear or bring?
Participants should wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for light outdoor movement.
For outdoor sessions, we recommend bringing:
Water bottle.
Sun protection such as a cap or sunscreen.
Umbrella or raincoat if needed.
A small towel or change of clothes if rain is expected.
Insect repellent if preferred.
Sitting mats.
8. What happens if it rains?
Light rain does not always mean the session has to be cancelled. Some sessions can continue with suitable rain protection, depending on the venue and safety conditions.
However, in the event of lightning, heavy rain, unsafe ground conditions, or official weather warnings, the session may be adjusted, moved to shelter, postponed, or replaced with a wet-weather version where possible.
Safety comes first.
9. Do participants have to share personal feelings?
No. Sharing is always optional.
Participants are invited to share only what they are comfortable sharing. They may also choose to pass, share briefly, or participate quietly.
ROOTING aims to create a gentle and respectful space, not a forced sharing environment.
10. Do you run public sessions?
Yes, ROOTING may run public Forest Bathing or nature-based sessions from time to time.
Public sessions are usually announced through ROOTING’s website, Instagram, or event links when available. If there are no upcoming public dates listed, you may still enquire about a private session for your group, organisation, school, or community.
“With every step into the forest, I return to the silence where inner self speaks clearly.”
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