We believe it is important for our colleagues to become familiar with new methods and trends related to nature. Miholcsa Andrea, our colleague in charge of environmental education recently participated in a basic training course on the forest bathing method, organized by the Nature’s Path Forest Bathing and Forest Therapy Institute in Hungary.

“I often walk in the forest. With my family, with the kids, for foraging, for bird surveys, but this time it was different. There was no exact location, no time constraints, nothing to accomplish — just to quietly observe, to allow myself to be touched by this experience, to simply be present.” – shared Miholcsa Andrea about this experience.

Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku in Japanese, is a recreational method that awakens the senses and provides a mindful immersion experience. It also aims to reduce the harmful effects of modern civilization and stress through a gentle walk in the forest. Consciously spending time in nature, combined with light movement in the fresh air, can improve mood and sleep quality.

The purpose of this one-day introductory training is to make these opportunities, benefits, and forest bathing techniques more widely accessible.