Calm in the countryside

Feeling calm and connected to nature throughout our lives takes practice. Dorset Forest Bathing brings you tips on how to find calm in the countryside to help re-spark or strengthen your love of nature in a meaningful way.

You’ll learn techniques to reduce stress and anxiety, and lift your mood. You’ll approach wild places with a sense of adventure and childlike curiosity. By spending time calmly in beautiful natural places you can slow down, calm your mind, and benefit your physical health as well as your emotional wellbeing.

Watch the video below to find out about the types of walks Lindsey does and begin learning some techniques to feel calm and connected to nature.

Watch the video

Would you like to sign up to a group session?

Dorset Forest Bathing is running free ‘Walk for Wellbeing’  sessions in Shaftesbury throughout 2022, supported by the Stepping into Nature project.

To find out more and onto the walks then go to the Stepping into Nature events page.

Lindsey has over 10 years experience in wildlife conservation; leading nature events, guided walks and guiding group outdoor activities. She is a qualified forest bathing practitioner and also holds an outdoor first aid certificate, is a mental health first aider and has undergone dementia friend training.

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Other Discovery Wood Activities

Go to the park

Picnic in the Parks has many more activities for you to enjoy. Head back to map and explore the other zones.

Go to the park