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Shinrin Yoku Forest Bathing South West
Take a moment to slow down, breathe and be nurtured with nature…
South West Nature Therapy
Are you feeling tired and anxious?
Need more time for yourself?
JoyTrails can help
Hi and welcome! I am Jacquie, a passionate environmental scientist who has extensively studied the benefits of guided forest bathing and nature therapy for building resilience, stress relief, improved health and wellbeing.
I would love to take you on a guided meditative experience doing Shinrin- Yoku, Forest Bathing or creative nature therapy in the beautiful South West of Australia.
We all know when we spend more time in nature, we feel better. This isn’t a coincidence!
Forest, Eco Therapy and Shinrin Yoku can help
Let me be your guide…
Come and experience some South West nature. Learn evidence-based techniques to calm, bring joy and heal your soul.
Suitable for anyone in need of time out !
“The sun does not shine for a few trees and flowers, but for the wide world’s joy.”
“The opportunity that Shinrin-Yoku gave me was to completely and utterly feel immersed in nature. During the period of walking barefoot SLOWLY through the forest I felt that I was transformed back to my childhood and experienced special memories with such clarity, it brought me to tears. It was an incredible experience and, for the first time in many months, I slowed down and was able to appreciate everything around me. Afterwards I felt a true sense of elation and peace which stayed with me for several days afterwards. I would definitely recommend Jacquie’s Shinrin-Yoku session to anyone who is considering giving this a go!” Jenny P, who experienced Shinrin Yoku with Jacquie as her guide and has been raving about it ever since!
Upcoming Events
Nature Journalling - November 9th
Mary Oliver, famous American Poet, asked what else she could do with her wild, precious life in her stunning poem “A Summer’s Day”. Spend the morning exploring how Forest bathing makes you more creative and found your hidden story, poem or fun art whilst out in beautiful SW forests. Journal and all instruction provided, as well as a picnic!
General Shinrin Yoku Sessions
Are you curious, want to try something new or just want to get back to basics? Our general Forest Bathing sessions are a good guided introduction into ways that you can find more peace and pause in your day. Sessions are 3 hours long, including having a picnic with herbal tea in the forest and soaking up the forest feels. Time flies when you reconnect back to nature through this fully immersion and gentle practice. Upcoming dates for general Forest Bathing are
Sunday 15 February 2026
Sunday 1 March 2026
Sunday 19 April 2026
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My newsletters are full of ways that Forest bathing can be incorporated into your life. They also contain upcoming events and ways to celebrate slow living and a deeper connection to nature. I promise not to spam you more regularly than every month, I’m too busy out in nature to do that!
If you are interested, email me !
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Catering for you…
If you have a group of 2 or more and want to experience the benefits and joy of Forest Bathing (fully clothed), at a time that suits you outside of any events listed above, or if you are planning a visit to the South West and want to book something in advance, then get in touch with me directly so I can plan something wonderful for you and your guests!
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From My Journal
I wish to acknowledge the custodians of the land upon which my work is done, the Wadandi Salt water People of the Noongar nation and their Elders past and present. I acknowledge and respect their culture and the contribution they continue to make to the life of this region.