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About Nature & Forest Bathing With Susie
Nature & Forest bathing, rooted in the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, invites us to slow down and fully immerse ourselves in the natural world. It’s not about hiking or identifying plants, it’s about allowing your senses to guide you into a deeper state of presence, calm, and connection. Think of it as steeping yourself in nature, letting the sights, sounds, and textures of the outdoors gently support your well-being.
As an ANFT-trained guide (Association of Nature & Forest Therapy), my approach follows a standard sequence of bodyfulness and mindfulness invitations designed to help you connect more intentionally with the landscape around you. Each session is an opportunity to notice more, breathe more deeply, and experience your environment in a new and restorative way.
I guide sessions in some of St. Louis’ most beautiful green spaces, Tower Grove Park, Forest Park, approved residential native plant gardens for private groups, and various natural areas throughout the region. For those who prefer or need a remote option, I also offer virtual forest bathing experiences via Zoom, allowing you to connect with nature from wherever you are.
Why Join a Forest Bathing Session
Each session is designed to support mindfulness, presence, and a sense of calm, whether you’re exploring a park, a private garden, or even participating remotely.
Immersive Nature Experiences
Slow down and fully engage your senses in the sights, sounds, and textures of the natural world.
Guided Mindfulness & Bodyfulness
Follow a gentle sequence of mindfulness and bodyfulness invitations to deepen your connection with nature.
Flexible Locations
Join sessions in Tower Grove Park, Forest Park, private native gardens, other green spaces, or even remotely via Zoom.
Personalized & Restorative
Each session is designed to support calm, clarity, and a sense of renewal tailored to each participant.
What participants are saying
Participants often share how grounding, restorative, and eye-opening their forest bathing experience has been. Here are a few reflections from people who have joined me on this journey of slowing down, noticing more, and reconnecting with the natural world.
Susie's gentle guidance in my first forest bath helped me slow down, relax and really experience, with all of my senses, how special and unique the trees, along with native flowers, grasses and flying friends around me are. The lovely tea service at the end was quite a treat also! Start to finish it was a wonderful experience! Susie is a master of her craft and I look forward to another nature excursion with her.
