An Intro To Forest Bathing Online Course

Description

Welcome!

Have you heard of forest bathing and want to know what it’s all about? Do you want some inspiration to get outside? Do you feel anxious and stressed and want to discover a practice that taps into nature’s incredible abilities to care for our wellbeing?

Hi! Duncan here, Certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide. I’ve designed this course for you to learn remotely all about the transformative practice of Forest Bathing. I have informational videos, guided “visualisations” and assignments for you to do when you are out in nature. During the course, you will have e-messaging access to me and fun quizzes to ensure you get the most out of your experience. Join the community of nature connectors and sign up for the course to take on your own time and pace.

*Depending on the proximity of your forest/natural area, this course is designed to be learned over the course of 6 days.

We’ll go over:

• The history of Forest Bathing
• How Forest Bathing fits into the modern world today
• The health benefits of nature

In addition I will teach students HOW to begin their practice of Forest Bathing.

We’ll go over:

• How to identify a conducive area for Forest Bathing
• Practical strategies to maintain a practice
• Sensory Activities & Mindfulness Techniques
• Forest Bathing Philosophy and needed mindset
• Ways to incorporate Forest Bathing into your daily life

*Please exercise your best judgement about your level of comfort and safety with the weather conditions and temperatures in your area

Who this course is for:

• People who are curious and want to learn about the basics of forest bathing
• People who are stressed and want to see if forest bathing and nature can help
• People who are interested in becoming a forest therapy guide

Over 1,300 students worldwide enrolled from over 80 different countries!

Duncan Murdoch

CERTIFIED NATURE & FOREST THERAPY GUIDE Duncan is a Certified Nature & Forest Therapy guide living and working in Vermont. He grew up on the shores of Lake Champlain where his deep connection to Nature was formed. Following his passion for art, he moved to NYC where he lived and worked as a professional actor for 14 years. Nature called him to become a horticulturist so he transitioned to become a NYC parks department gardener which lead him to a life of nature (re) connection. After receiving his Nature & Forest Therapy Guide Certification from the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT) in 2015, he began his practice in New York City guiding the first forest bathing groups in Central Park. He then moved back to his home state in Vermont in 2015 and began his work with the Intervale Center growing and planting native trees where he now serves as the Land Stewardship Coordinator. As a wellness practitioner, he is part of the UVM Integrative Health Practitioner Network and frequently conducts forest bathing experiences throughout Vermont and the world, in-person and online with his organization, Nature Connection Guide.