About forest therapy.

Forest therapy is a guided, slow-paced practice of immersing yourself in a forest environment with full sensory attention. It grew from the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku — “forest bathing” — developed in the 1980s, and has since evolved into a structured, internationally practiced approach to nature-based wellbeing.

Unlike a hike, forest therapy is not about distance or destination. A guide offers gentle invitations — to slow down, notice, breathe, touch, listen — and the forest does the rest. Sessions usually end with shared reflection and tea.

What does the research say?

A growing body of research suggests that time in forest environments may support stress reduction, lower blood pressure, improved mood, and immune function. Participants often report feeling calmer, clearer, and more connected after sessions.

What to expect in a session

A typical guided session lasts two to three hours and covers less than a kilometre. Expect a warm welcome, a gradual slowing of pace, a series of sensory invitations you can adapt to your own comfort, quiet time alone among trees, and a gentle closing circle. No experience, fitness level, or special equipment is required.

Why Slovenia?

Around 60% of Slovenia is covered by forest — one of the highest shares in Europe. From the beech and fir forests around Ljubljana to the Mediterranean pines of the coast, world-class forest therapy settings are rarely more than half an hour away.