“Do you not think there is anything not attached by its unbreakable cord to everything else?” ~ Mary Oliver
Slow journeys into the heart of nature and the human spirit
Forest Bathing is a gentle, restorative practice that invites us to slow down, awaken our senses, and enter into deeper relationship with the living world. Rooted in the Japanese tradition of Shinrin-yoku, it is less about hiking and more about arriving — in presence, in place, and in ourselves.
As we slow our own rhythm and open our senses, we begin to attune to the life around us. This offers a host of physical health benefits, yet often something more subtle emerges as well — a feeling of connection with the land, a shift in perspective, or an encounter the wisdom that lives both within and beyond us.
No two walks are ever the same. Each one unfolding as a conversation between inner and outer landscapes — nourishing body, spirit, and the wider soul of the world.
As a certified Forest Bathing guide, I offer this practice as a stand-alone experience or integrated into workshops, retreats, and coaching. With organizational teams or collaborative groups, nature-based practices such as Forest Bathing offer a natural way to deepen engagement, build trust, spark insight, and create space for innovative and big-picture thinking. No less, it helps to focus the aspirations of both individuals and the collective.
Walks are held in parks, forest trails, and on both public and private land. They can be customized to meet individual or group needs, ranging from two-hour experiences to longer immersive sessions. On occasion, I also offer free public walks or provide Forest Bathing experiences in service of local non-profits.
Come join me in the beauty of the natural world — and see what may unfold.
Pamela Fuhrmann
Pamela Fuhrmann recognizes the interdependency between human wellbeing and the health of the planet as well as the relationship between our individual and collective development to creating a sustainable and just future. She utilizes personal development as a means for organizational, as well as social and ecological transformation, in the design and development of unique learning experiences.
Pamela is the co-founder and leadership coach at the Conscious Leadership Institute and One Earth Leadership Consortium, two purpose-driven organizations that provide strategic leadership development opportunities for leaders across sectors and industries. She holds a PhD in Depth Psychology, an MEd in Educational Psychology, and certifications in coaching, ecopsychology, and Forest Therapy. She has 17 years of experience in designing and delivering leadership programs, workshops, retreats, and coaching engagements.