SHINRIN YOKU

 THE JAPANESE PRACTICE OF FOREST BATHING


Shinrin Yoku is about presence, 

play, and peace - not performance.

Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) is an invitation to slow down, reconnect, and remember how it feels to simply be.
Rooted in Japanese tradition, this gentle practice supports nervous system regulation, emotional balance, and a deeper sense of calm - not by doing more, but by allowing your body to respond naturally to nature.

 The Origins of Shinrin-Yoku

Shinrin-Yoku originated in Japan in the 1980s as a preventative health practice, introduced to support rising levels of stress and lifestyle-related illness.
Rather than exercise or mindfulness techniques, Shinrin-Yoku focuses on gentle immersion in nature - engaging the senses, slowing the nervous system, and allowing the body to recalibrate naturally.

Research has since shown benefits including reduced stress hormones, improved immune function, and greater emotional regulation - making Shinrin-Yoku both ancient in wisdom and modern in relevance.

What Shinrin-Yoku 

Is Really About?

Shinrin-Yoku isn’t hiking. 
It isn’t fitness. 
And it isn’t something to get right.

It’s about:
  • Presence - without pressure
  • Play - without productivity
  • Peace - without forcing calm
This practice gently signals safety to the nervous system, allowing the body to shift out of stress and into regulation - often without conscious effort.

Bringing the Forest to You

While nothing replaces time in nature, Doterra's Shinrin-Yoku Essential Oil Blend was created to mirror the aromatic compounds found in forest environments - offering gentle nervous system support even when you can’t be outdoors.

If you’d like to experience the essence of Shinrin-Yoku from home, I’ve created a free guided meditation designed to support calm, presence, and nervous system grounding.


Access my free forest bathing visualisation 

Why Forests Calm the Body?

Trees release natural aromatic compounds called phytoncides -
part of their own protective system.

When we breathe these compounds in, research shows they can:
  • Reduce cortisol and stress hormones
  • Support immune balance
  • Activate the parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) nervous system
The Shinrin-Yoku experience works not just emotionally, but physiologically - helping the body feel safe enough to soften.

Looking for ways to regulate simply and guided daily?  

fun fact...

doTERRA Shinrin‑Yoku Blend

 Phytoncide Snapshot

  • Formulated to replicate forest air, it’s rich in key plant defense terpenes: limonene, α‑pinene, β‑pinene, and linalool, derived from ingredients like lemon, fir, hinoki, magnolia, and more (doterra.com).
  • These phytoncides are associated with calming, grounding, and refreshing effects—mirroring the natural benefits of a forest walk (wave0.doterra.com).
  • Crafted based on scientific aroma profiles of forest air, this blend uses CPTG® oils to bring those phytoncide benefits into your home via diffusion or topical use (doterra.com).

Shinrin Yoku & Divine Connection

Curated Pack

This pack supports the practice - it’s an invitation, not a requirement.

A harmonious trio of doTERRA favorites: the grounding Shinrin‑Yoku blend, the sacred scent of Northern Escape filled with trees such as Frankincense, Hinoki, Siberian Fir and Balsam Fir, and the reassurance of Peaceful Blend bringing play, peace and childlike joy.  

Whether you are seeking a serene escape into nature or a deeper spiritual alignment, this trio offers it all: forest-floor calm, heart‑centered connection, and clean, uplifting focus, all in one beautifully curated collection. 

Bring balance, clarity, and a sense of renewal into your daily ritual with this powerful synergy. 


When you choose this pack, I’ll also send you access to a free, simple online course (if you’d like it).
The course gently walks you through the three-step Shinrin-Yoku practice, the origins of this beautiful tradition, and what’s really inside the Shinrin-Yoku Blend - and why it works the way it does. It’s easy to follow, practical, and surprisingly grounding.
Many people love using this course to deepen their own daily rituals, or to confidently share the practice with others in a natural, heartfelt way.

Purchase Shinrin Yoku Divine Connection pack here Access my free forest bathing visualisation 

   Want to experience Shinrin-Yoku in Person? Shinrin-Yoku is deeply experiential - and often most powerful when practiced together.

I offer in-person Shinrin-Yoku aromatic experiences, designed to gently guide you into nature, engage the senses, and support deep nervous system restoration. In fact - I love taking others into nature and use aromatherapy while there to deepen and anchor. If this feels like you or you have a group adventure calling you book me in below. 
No fitness required. 
No experience needed.


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Join me for a guided Shinrin-Yoku experience in nature.