Forest Bathing Northern Ireland

Across the island of Ireland, you'll find forest bathing locations that help you reconnect with nature, reduce stress, and improve mental health. Tony Bailie is one of the few accredited Shinrin Yoku (Japanese Forest Bathing) practitioners working on the island of Ireland. The most common benefits to be gained from forest bathing/ecotherapy/ nature connectionare:*Lowered stress levels (reduced cortisol activity).*Greater parasympathatic nervoussystem activity (rest and digest rather than fight and flight).*Decreased levels of anxiety, tension, anger, hostility and fatigue.*Improvement in low mood and depression.

Forest Therapy Practitioner, Ann will support you to slow down, rest and reconnect with nature. Forest Bathing is an evidence-based, wellness practice which originated in Japan in the 1980's as a stress prevention intervention. 2 hours in the forest builds immunity for up to 10 days.

From lakeside seaweed baths to wood-fired saunas outside forests surrounding castles, the Irish countryside was filled with unexpected relaxing experiences. Our favorite way to relax on the trip, however, was forest bathing and fully immersing ourselves in nature at Finn Lough in Northern Ireland. The sight of nature, smell of the bark and leaves, sound of wind in the trees, birds singing and feel of the earth or the trees themselves can change neural activities and slow down our mind and our bodies.

Forest Bathing events will be available at Dlelamont Country Park, Castlewellan Forest Park and Kilbroney Park, throughout the summer. The Best Forest Bathing Retreats in Northern Ireland. Rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul with our broad selection of handpicked retreats.

Eventbrite - Crann Forest Therapy presents Forest Bathing at Cavehill Country Park, Belfast - Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at Cave Hill Country Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Find event and ticket information. In Northern Ireland, we are blessed with access to ancient forests, quiet coastlines, and green spaces that nurture our souls.

Grounding with nature and tree bathing are gentle, restorative practices that don't cost a thing. Reconnect with nature at Wild Eden, a secluded forest bathing and hot tub experience in Ireland on the shores of Lough Macnean.