Soft Earth Forest Therapy

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Soft Earth Forest Therapy

Guided forest bathing / forest therapy walks and nature connection experiences in Tiohtia:ke/Montreal.

Forest therapy - also known as forest bathing or Shinrin-Yoku - is an evidence-based practice where individuals connect with forest environments through gentle sensory opening invitations. This practice evolved from the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku (pronounced sheen-deen yoh-koo) - which translates as "forest bathing" - and means taking in, with all of our senses, the forest environment. Fore

st therapy walks are focused on slowing down, staying present to the moment, prioritizing embodiment and sensory experience over intellectual experience, orienting to sensorial pleasures, and allowing curiosity and soft fascination to lead to reflection. Forest therapy lies at the intersection of science, medicine, philosophy, ecopsychology, and indigenous ways of relating to the natural world (more on that below), and is firmly rooted in what we know to be intrinsically true within us - of our place and belonging within the web of life. As the forest heals us, we come to develop a deep bond and connection with the forest, and from that love and care, we are more likely to be a caretaker of it and of the natural world. After all, as Jacques Cousteau so famously stated, “people protect what they love”. In an accelerating, chaotic, and ever-changing world, this grounding and life-affirming work is deeply needed, especially in urban contexts, where the rift between humans and the more-than-human world can be acutely felt.

07/11/2026

"easeful july" forest bathing walk - july 7

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"un été doux" bain de forêt - 7 juillet

07/02/2026

Dimanche dernier, j’ai eu la joie et le privilège d’animer ma cinquième promenade de bain de forêt au Jardin Botanique De Montreal.

C’est un merveilleux partenariat avec Amis du Jardin botanique et je suis reconnaissante de pouvoir proposer cette pratique qui permet de découvrir ce joyau de la ville de manière lente, sensorielle et relationnelle.

Et n’oubliez pas ! Si vous possédez la carte Accès Montréal, vous pouvez accéder gratuitement aux jardins extérieurs.

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Last Sunday I had the joy and privilege of guiding my 5th forest bathing walk at the Jardin Botanique De Montreal.

It has been a wonderful partnership with Amis du Jardin botanique over the years, and I am grateful to be able to offer this practice to experience this jewel of the city in a slow, sensorial, relational way.

And don't forget! If you have the Accès Montreal card you can access the outdoor gardens for free.

06/29/2026

"our life is a faint tracing on the surface of mystery"
• annie dillard

05/22/2026

Last Friday I had the joy of guiding a forest bathing walk for a wonderful group of folks from Concordia's Contemplative Pedagogy Faculty Interest Group at the .arboretum.

It was a beautiful morning replete with the energizing songs of spring migrants (rose breasted grosbeaks and ovenbirds took centre stage), a dewy fresh canopy, and deep gratitude. A barred owl even responded to my call -- "over and over announcing [our] place in the family of things."

05/17/2026

Reckless poem
Mary Oliver

05/10/2026

Yesterday's "Spring Ephemerals: An Art & Forest Bathing Experience" with a wonderful group of women (and of course trilliums, trout lilies, bloodroot, chickadees, jack in the pulpit, wood ducks, delicate new leaves, and painted turtles, among other good company) on a sublime May morning.

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Le « Éphémères printanières : bain de forêt & éveil créatif », d'hier, en compagnie d'un groupe de femmes formidables (et bien sûr les trilles, les érythrones, les sanguinaires, les mésanges, les arisèmes petit-prêcheur, les canards branchus, les feuilles nouvelles et les tortues peintes, parmi d'autres bons compagnons) sous un beau soleil de mai.

05/07/2026

art and forest bathing THIS saturday 𖤣𖥧⚘ bain de forêt & éveil créatif CE samedi -

Holly Friesen and I’s Spring Ephemerals: Art & Forest Bathing offering is happening THIS Saturday at Parc Angrignon. See link below to register!

05/04/2026

& I are facilitating our Spring Ephemerals art & forest bathing offering this Saturday!

C'est une expérience bilingue au Parc Angrignon.

See link in bio to register.

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04/28/2026

spring, ephemeral 𖤣𖥧⚘ printemps, éphémère -

Did you know that trilliums take ten years to establish themselves before they blossom? And trout lilies are pollinated by ants?

04/23/2026

Mark the unfurling of the spring — and the ephemerals — with artist and I for a few hours of nature connection, drawing, and watercolour painting in Angrignon Park. No prior experience or knowledge is required.

Link in bio for more info and to register!

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Célébrez l'arrivée du printemps — et la floraison éphémère — en compagnie de l'artiste et de moi-même, pour quelques heures de connexion avec la nature, de dessin et de peinture à l'aquarelle au parc Angrignon. Aucune connaissance ni expérience préalable n'est requise.

Cliquez sur le lien dans la bio pour plus d'informations et pour vous inscrire!

Adresse

4101 Sherbrooke Est
Montreal, QC
H1X 2B2

Site Web

https://www.softearthforesttherapy.com/

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