Forest therapy (based on Shinrin Yoku or forest bathing) is a research-based  practice that helps you slow down, and connect with your senses, with yourself, and with your surroundings. Studies have shown forest therapy to have a broad range of health and wellness benefits, including reducing stress and improving mood and cognition, as well as improving cardiovascular and immunological functioning. 

Forest therapy involves a slow, guided walk in the woods that includes a variety of sensory immersion invitations - approximately 2h in winter and 3h in other seasons. Sessions are offered in the amiskwacîwâskahikan (Edmonton) area in-person and virtual sessions are open to participants across the globe.

Guided forest therapy experiences with Wild Calm include a very slow, guided wander in the woods with variety of sensory immersion invitations, opportunities to share (or not), and fresh, forest-foraged tea and premium local snacks.

Wild Calm has been offering professionally-guided forest therapy since 2019.

Your guide will help you slow down and connect through your senses. This research-based practice has been shown to have several benefits, including:

• reducing stress hormones

• lowering blood pressure

• improving mood and cognition

• boosting immune function

• fostering connection to the land, gratitude, awe

Wherever you're at, forest therapy and your guide will meet you there. Sessions are very gentle, low-impact, and suitable for all levels of physical fitness and adaptable for several mobility challenges. Wild Calm is committed to showcasing the inclusivity of forest therapy and making sure all feel safe, welcome, and comfortable in nature. 

If you require mobility accommodations, please see the site description for each event and/or reach out to milena@wildcalm.ca.

I also accommodate allergies and dietary restrictions with advance notice.

Just yourself. You’re welcome to bring anything you like, including a blanket or mat (I provide sitting mats, but you might find yourself wanting to lay down!).

Dress for the weather. And then add a layer or two! We move very slowly in forest therapy and it’s easier to relax and get the most out of your experience if you’re warm.

If a ticketed experience is cancelled for any of the following reasons, ticket holders will be offered a refund or a credit for a future experience (including, but not limited to a rescheduled date for the same experience):

• insufficient registration

• hazardous weather (temperatures below -10°C, dangerous high winds, lightning, hail, freezing rain)

• Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) of 7 or greater