Forest Bathing in Essex

05/09/2026

I love that this new calm space at Ealing Broadway station, has a woodland path with bluebells as the scene inside.
It just shows that a return to nature when feeling overwhelmed can really help and even a picture can give us what we need

We’re trialling a calm space at Ealing Broadway station for four weeks 💙

From today, you’ll find a quieter space for customers who may benefit from a calmer environment during their journey.

What we learn from the trial will help us understand how we can make our network more accessible and inclusive.

Planning a visit? Find out more info: https://madeby.tfl.gov.uk/2026/09/04/making-travel-easier-equity-in-motion/

02/09/2026

I’ve just found out that Wendell Berry died yesterday. He was a poet, my favorite poem of his being the “Peace of the wild things. “
I sometimes read this poem during a session. It speaks deeply to me about why it’s important to take time away from the chatter in our head and modern life, to return to peace in nature offers.
I like to let the sentiments wash over me as I read it.

An environmental activist also, his essays are important to read such as Some further words in Contributions will help us all to think more clearly about chosen paths with nature or against it.

RIP Wendell Berry

01/09/2026

This is an interesting read… it’s Radiohead’s Ed O’brien on how nature connection (Forest Bathing) has helped his mental health and life.

The legendary guitarist talks to Outside about how psilocybin, walks in the woods, and daily cold showers pulled him out of a deep creative darkness.

30/08/2026

29/08/2026

I’m thinking of getting some of the photos from Forest Bathing sessions printed and on my front room wall- to bring the trees into my home 🌳🍃🌲

I’m struggling to choose though ….. which would you print?

28/08/2026

The two Sunday sessions at Hanningfield in September and October are now fully booked.
I have just arranged a Monday morning session there on the 5th of Oct with a booking link coming out later on.
Please book in quickly if you want to come as spaces are going swiftly, although I expect a Monday session will not fill as quickly.
This is the space that we start from at Hanningfield 👇🏻

26/08/2026

Wildlife trusts are gathering stories and evidence of how nature contributes to good health.
Please participate if you have something to share.

Share your experience.

23/08/2026

And we wonder why we feel overwhelmed a lot?

We all need time away from all this stimuli to process, rest and relax.

23/08/2026

It’s very special when animals or birds come to greet you in nature.
These photos were taken in the same place (at my sit spot) but on different days.

When you slow down, take time and be still, creatures feel confident to approach and you can share moments like these.