Nature cares. Nature cures. Nature gives.

As the sun pauses, so can you.

Have you ever truly listened to the whisper of the wind or felt the quiet strength of the forest? Discover the magic of tuning in, embracing the crisp air, and finding warmth in nature’s stillness.

Winter is not a season to simply endure—it’s an invitation to slow down, reflect, and reconnect.

Your journey into nature’s healing begins here.

Join us for our first-ever Forest Therapy Day Retreat in 2025—a soulful experience designed to restore balance, calm, and clarity.

Date: Friday, June 20, 2025

Time: 10:00-15:00 hrs

Location: Waurn Ponds Estate, Nicol Drive South, Waurn Ponds VIC 3216 Geelong

In our modern world, digital screens and endless indoor routines dull our connection to life’s vibrant tapestry. Yet ancient wisdom and nature-based practices remind us to celebrate nature’s richness, honour all living beings, and cultivate gratitude. When we lose touch with nature, we risk neglecting the very earth that sustains us.

The good news? Winter holds a quiet magic waiting to be explored. By stepping into nature, we reawaken our sensory awareness — every rustling leaf, every bird’s song, and every breath of crisp winter air invites us back to ourselves. This transformative retreat is your invitation to expand your attention — from the inside out — and reconnect with the living world.

Why This Retreat?

As winter approaches, nature offers both challenges and opportunities. This immersive one-day retreat (10 AM – 3 PM) is designed to nurture your body, mind, and spirit. It’s a dedicated space to pause, breathe, and reconnect—allowing you to rediscover inner calm amid the seasonal shifts.

Forest Therapy, rooted in the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku (Forest Bathing), is nature’s remedy for stress and a pathway to greater wellbeing. Backed by scientific and medical research, it offers profound physical and mental health benefits.

Guided by international Forest Therapy principles and informed by best practices from the International Nature and Forest Therapy Alliance (INFTA), our retreat includes:

• Guided Forest Therapy Walk – Awaken your senses and dissolve distractions in nature’s rhythm.
• Breathwork & Gentle Movement – Harness the power of breath and fluid motion to cultivate balance.
• Mindful Reflection & Rituals – Journaling, visualization, and seasonal ceremonies to honour renewal.
• Sound Healing & Aromatherapy – Immerse in nature’s melodies and soothing scents.
• Forest Tea Ceremony – A mindful moment to savour nature’s gifts.
• Nourishing Meals – Thoughtfully prepared to support both body and spirit.

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Cool winter fact: There’s a word for the warmth of the winter sun — "apricity." It is the golden glow you feel on a cold day, a reminder that warmth is always present, even in the heart of winter. Step into stillness, breathe with the forest, and honour the turning of the season. This is your moment to reflect, restore, and reconnect.

Forest Therapy is a research-based practice for supporting healing and wellness through immersion in forests and other natural environments. In Germany it is known as "Klinische Waldtherapie", in Japan it is called "Shinrin-yoku" (森林浴) or "Shinrin-ryōhō (森林療法)", in Korea it is referred to as "Sanlimyok (산림욕)" and in China people call it "Sēnlín liáofǎ (森林療法)". Forest Therapy is a medically proven and internationally recognized therapeutic approach with a wealth of health benefits. These include boosted immune system, normalized blood pressure, reduced stress, improved mood, increased creativity and ability to focus, accelerated recovery from surgery or illness, increased vitality and energy levels as well as better and more restful sleep. You can find more information about the science and research behind Forest Therapy in the International Handbook of Forest Therapy released in 2019. Exclusively in Australia, In My Nature offers INFTA-certified and accredited Forest Therapy sessions for your healthy and balanced life. Choose from introductory nature walks, guided Forest Therapy sessions and exclusive Forest Therapy retreats. There is no better way for your wellbeing than to trust nature's own healing power: Forest Therapy!

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In My Nature is a business name of the Australian-owned Institute of Forest Therapy.

It is an Accredited Training Provider and an Associate Member of the International Nature and Forest Therapy Alliance (INFTA).

In My Nature acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.

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