THE BASICS OF FOREST BATHING
Certified training programme offering an immersive experience in nature to learn how to lead Forest Bathing sessions
25–27 September | Villaonuba, Fuenteheridos (Huelva)
We live disconnected, in a constant rush, far from nature…
and often far removed from ourselves as well.
This weekend is an invitation to pause, reflect and reconnect.
To experience nature in a profound way…
and discover how to support others through that process.
What is this training course?
An immersive weekend in nature to reconnect with yourself, understand the basics of Forest Bathing and take your first steps as a nature experience facilitator.
This is an experiential training course combining:
- Hands-on practice in nature
- Applied theoretical content
- Foundations of ecopsychology and ecotherapy
- Practice and teaching of Forest Bathing (Shinrin Yoku)
- Personal and group integration
What will you learn?
Over the weekend, you’ll take part in a mix of theory and practical sessions:
- Fundamentals of Forest Bathing (Shinrin Yoku)
- Introduction to Ecopsychology (the relationship between humans and nature)
- Foundations and Types of Ecotherapy
- Types of Perception in Nature
- Emotional regulation and mindfulness in the natural environment
- Scientific foundations of Forest Bathing
- How to design a group session
You will learn about the legal framework in Spain for carrying out these kinds of activities in a responsible, professional and safe manner:
- A general framework for guiding nature activities in Spain
- Third-party liability insurance
- Registration as a self-employed person / business activity
- Limits of the guide's role (not overstepping into therapeutic practice)
- Group management and basic safety
Who is it for?
This course is for you if:
- You feel you need to slow down and reconnect with yourself.
- You long to return to nature
- You're interested in wellbeing, nature or personal growth
- You want to get started with Forest Bathing
- You work (or would like to work) as a guide, accompanying other people in nature connection techniques
- Or you simply want an in-depth experience in nature
What’s included
Face-to-face experiential training
Access to the online campus
PDFs + videos
Certificate
An exceptional natural setting
Accommodation and meals
Investment
Total price of the experience
270 €
Until the 10 August
50% discount on the course
415 €
From 11 August
Includes: Face-to-face sessions (theoretical and practical seminars) + full-board accommodation + access to the online course valued at 295 €. Does not include travel
Payment can be made via our payment gateway by card, bank transfer or PayPal (as a single payment or in three instalments)
We have single, double and triple rooms available, with no difference in price. Rooms will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis until all rooms are booked.
Bonus
If you take part in this in-person training, you'll be eligible for special terms and an additional discount to continue with the Living Nature Facilitators training.
Continuity of the process
This retreat is not just a one-off experience.
It is a gateway to a different way of connecting with nature.
If, before or after the retreat, you feel you’d like to deepen your connection with nature, you can continue with the Living Nature Facilitator Training – Umanagea Certification, which will begin in October with special terms and conditions
A €50 discount on the current price
Access to a special registration window during the retreat
The price of the course is tiered and increases as places are filled.
As a retreat participant, you can redeem your bonus at any time.
During the retreat (and for the 48 hours afterwards), you’ll have an extra benefit 👉 You’ll be able to access the training at a price lower than the current one.
The place
Villaonuba in Fuenteheridos (Huelva)
Villaonuba is home to a unique botanical garden in the Sierra de Aracena, featuring over 100 species brought from different parts of the world; it is a place that invites you to stroll, contemplate and connect deeply with nature
You'll be staying in a charming hotel. Comfortable and harmonious facilities, surrounded by nature, where every space invites you to pause, breathe and inhabit the moment.
