Forest Bathing
Fall Forest Bathing Walks
Drawing upon the principles of Shinrin-yoku, a Japanese wellness practice that can be translated as “taking in the forest atmosphere,” forest bathing involves connecting with nature using all five senses. Through the relational and ecological practices of forest bathing, we come into deeper contact with ourselves and the more-than-human world that we inhabit.
During this workshop, we will meander, sit, breathe, move, play, and rest in nature.
Location: Hermitage, TN (exact location will be sent to you after you register)
Fees: $30/person (payment instructions will be sent to you after you register)
For more information: please contact Melissa Jean at breatheoutsidenashville@gmail.com.
Next Scheduled Dates:
Sunday, November 16, 2025 (10 am-12 pm)
To register: Please complete the registration form below:
Facilitator Melissa Jean
Melissa Jean is a professor of environmental studies. She teaches courses in academic writing, creative writing, research methods, and mindfulness and the environment. She received an MFA in Fiction Writing from Lesley, and a PhD in Human Dimensions of Ecosystem Science and Management from Utah State University.
Melissa is a Forest Therapy Guide, trained through the Association for Nature and Forest Therapy, and has also undergone Wilderness First Aid training. She is certified in Mindfulness Facilitation through Vanderbilt University’s Osher Center for Integrative Medicine.
Melissa is available to teach classes and workshops on topics related to mindfulness, creative writing and creativity, nature-based practices, mindfulness and the environment, mindful pedagogy, and nature writing, among other topics. She is also available to lead forest bathing excursions in middle Tennessee for individuals, couples, and small groups. If you are interested in scheduling a workshop or event for yourself or your group, please email her at breatheoutsidenashville@gmail.com