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Shinrin-Yoku: Introduction to Forest Bathing

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Date and Time

  • Sunday, May 3, 2026  9am - 12pm

Location

Golden Poppy Herbal Apothecary
223 N College Avenue

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Details

Shinrin-yoku is a Japanese wellness practice that means “bathing in the forest atmosphere.” It’s simply being in nature—with all five senses awake.

Proven health benefits of forest bathing include:

  • Decreased stress: Cortisol levels drop significantly after even 20 minutes in nature.
  • Lower blood pressure and heart rate: Helps regulate the nervous system.
  • Better sleep and less fatigue: Especially in those with high baseline stress.
  • Enhanced immunity: A two-hour forest walk boosts Natural Killer (NK) cell activity, with effects lasting up to 30 days- NK cells help fight viruses and cancer.

Join certified Forest Therapy Guide Alyssa Golinvaux for an introductory and experiential Forest Bathing workshop. You’ll spend time learning the basic principles, get to partake in a “bath,” and will finish with tea to re-gather and share experiences with the group.

Alyssa is a multi-passionate wellness guide with a deep belief in the power of intentional living and connection to nature. With a background as a licensed massage therapist, registered nurse, yoga teacher (RYT-200), and certified KonMari® Consultant, she brings a uniquely holistic lens to healing and self-discovery. Based in Fort Collins, Alyssa is certified as a Forest Therapy Guide with The Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT). She sees nature as a powerful antidote to the disconnection so common in Western culture, and believes that grounding ourselves in natural beauty, presence, and joy can spark meaningful transformation.

You can find her on Instagram at @alyssa.golinvaux

Space is limited, sign up online https://goldenpoppyherbs.as.me/forest-bathing

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