Forest Bathing Revisited: The Healing Power of Nature with Gary Evans

Forest Bathing Revisited: The Healing Power of Nature with Gary Evans

In this enlightening episode of Psychotherapy Unfogged, host Mark Fielding sits down with Forest Bathing Therapist Gary Evans to dive into the science and practice of forest bathing—a Japanese-inspired therapy that uses mindful immersion in nature to combat stress, anxiety, and burnout. Discover how connecting with the forest can boost heart rate variability, enhance mood, and foster emotional resilience, backed by Gary’s groundbreaking UK research.


Whether you’re seeking natural ways to improve mental health, curious about nature-based therapies, or looking to reconnect with the outdoors, this conversation offers practical tips, real-world insights, and evidence-based strategies to integrate forest bathing into your routine.


What You’ll Learn:


• The physiological benefits of forest bathing, including reduced stress and improved heart health

• How UK forests’ natural volatile organic compounds (NVOCs) support wellbeing

• Simple ways to start forest bathing, even in urban areas

• Insights from Gary’s published studies on forest bathing vs. other mindfulness practices


🌿 Listen now to unlock nature’s healing potential and elevate your mental wellbeing!

Guest: Gary Evans, Founder of The Forest Bathing Institute


🌐 Website: tfb.institute/meet-the-team/

📘 Facebook: facebook.com/groups/611505765973184/

📸 Instagram: instagram.com/tfb_institute/

Gary’s Published Papers:

• A Pragmatic Controlled Trial of Forest Bathing Compared with Compassionate Mind Training in the UK: mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/3/1380

• A Qualitative Study Comparing Mindfulness and Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing): mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/12/6761/htm

• Natural Volatile Organic Compounds (NVOCs) in UK Forests: mdpi.com/1999-4907/14/1/92

• A Controlled Trial on Guided Forest Bathing in Young Thai Adults: besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/pan3.10744


Host: Mark Fielding

🧠 Website: markfieldingpsychotherapy.com

📺 YouTube: youtube.com/@psychotherapyunfogged-mark5206?si=ULgBwTaI6juJrEwqu

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