Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs

Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs

Can I say something to feel complete?

Thank you.

During our graduation call, Nadine asked our group to envision our experience of becoming a guide like many droplets of water on a silver spider web, lit up by the sun. We were asked to choose one droplet to talk about but we all had So. Many. Droplets. One droplet that came to mind for me is a moment during the training in Victoria, British Columbia (May of 2019) where, after a few days of walking in the forest, our guide Ken began the walk in an open, sunny meadow. It was early May and the sun was very welcomed. During Pleasures of Presence we were invited to put our hands on the Earth. I am pretty sure a few more invitations followed, but on that particular day, I took the word invitation to heart and did not move my hands from that soft, green clover. It was so soft and inviting and it felt so grounding to my whole body to have my hands resting and still on the ground.
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Forest Therapy Wellness Workshops

Enhance your employee wellness program with Guided Forest Therapy.

Guided Forest Therapy is a fast-growing wellness activity that is convenient and highly recommended.

Our guide, Lance, was great! The hike was very relaxing, and I recommend everyone try it. Lance led us on a short hike while inviting us to reflect with nature. A great way to relax on a Saturday morning.

What is Guided Forest Therapy?

The application of Japanese Shinrin Yoku aspects combined with traditional practices to create a unique experience in nature.

Our certified Forest Therapy Guides use the approach that the forest is the therapist. As guides they seek to open the door to invite you into the process.

Guided Forest Therapy sessions are available in monthly 2-hour blocks. Your team members can take these sessions and you can also choose to schedule groups for team building workshops and retreats.

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Awesome experience to slow down and take a break from life. The guide was very accommodating and welcoming to the whole experience. You will not regret taking a couple hours off with Lance because you will be immersed in nature with serenity and newfound strength.

Venues…

Available venues include the Walnut Creek Community Regional Park, The Los Angeles Arboretum, and Monrovia Canyon Park. For additional locations or if you have a location you would like to schedule a walk in please contact 626 263-1983.

Dates…

2-hour sessions can be scheduled monthly by appointment for up to 12 people. To inquire about scheduling team building workshops or retreats, email lance@lanthony.org

For more about Guided Forest Therapy visit

NatureAndForestTherapy.org

Be sure you guide is certified by an organization that is recognized and has established professional standards and guide competencies.

Guided Forest Therapy by L. Anthony

170 E. College St. #4323 Covina, Ca 91723

Finding Health and Happiness Through Forest Bathing

https://www.iowapublicradio.org/post/finding-health-and-happiness-through-forest-bathing#stream/0

Suzanne Bartlett Hackenmiller, M.D., ANFT Medical Advisor and Certified Forest Therapy Guide, talks about her new book, “The Outdoor Adventurer’s Guide to Forest Bathing” and other forest bathing projects on Talk of Iowa.

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