Nature Therapy
Shinrin-Yoku
SHINRIN- YOKU ORIGINATED IN JAPAN…
.. to help people who had moved to cities and gradually become disconnected from nature, as their wellbeing began to decline. Inspired by both science and the ancient wisdom of Shintoism, the first form of Forest Bathing was born, with the simple intention of bringing people back into connection with nature.
Over time, this practice evolved into a deeper form of nature therapy, known as the Japanese art of Shinrin-yoku, or “forest bathing”, grounded in the positive effects that nature has on our wellbeing. The understanding of its positive effects continues to unfold, with growing research revealing the many ways nature supports our wellbeing, while deepening our awareness that nature is intrinsically part of us. We are not separate from the natural world; we are nature. Our connection with nature is essential to our wellbeing and a reminder that we need nature, as much as we have always belonged to Mother Nature. Today, Nature Therapy has spread across the world, reaching all the way to the Netherlands.
I open the space for Nature Therapy (Shinrin-Yoku) through 1:1 sessions, withinYour Nature Heart programmes, and group sessions in & around Heemstede & Haarlem.
WHAT IS NATURE THERAPY (SHINRIN-YOKU)?
This practice is much more than simply taking a walk in nature. It is about becoming fully present while being in nature, truly sensing the natural world and connecting with it in an authentic and intuitive way. And because we are nature ourselves, we reconnect with our own essence as well.
Shinrin-yoku is a guided journey of two to three hours, during which I open the space and energy to pause, slow down, wonder and grow. Through a series of invitations, guided by Mother Nature, I invite us into our senses, into the body, and back to the heart, in a way that nurtures a deeper connection with ourselves and all living beings.
We close the experience with a tea ceremony.
FOR WHEN YOU ARE SEEKING:
✨ A deeper and more authentic relationship with yourself, the natural world, and the world around you.
✨ Less stress and greater inner balance by supporting the regulation of your nervous system, allowing your body to enter a state of rest, relaxation and restoration.
✨ A healthier balance between activation and relaxation, leading to greater energy, resilience and wellbeing.
✨ Support for your physical, emotional and mental wellbeing, while nurturing joy, self-worth, self-confidence and self-love.
✨ Greater presence in the here and now, enabling you to move through life and its challenges with more peace, awareness and trust.
And to trust in the wisdom of Nature, knowing that it already holds what you need in each moment…
INDIVIDUAL SESSION (2 a 3 uur): € 60
GROUP SESSION (2 a 3 uur): € 30 pp
Start your Nature Heart Journey here!
Natuur Therapy (Shinrin-Yoku) is also a beautiful and connecting experience for team building, children, families and partners. Please get in touch for availability and more information about sessions for your group: purasien@gmail.com.
Group Sessions
I am there with Shinrin-Yoku!
7-9 August & 14-16 August 2026
Just like Nature, you are invited to take your place, and together, all beings take their place within the great circle of life on this Earth.
You may wonder: Why does Nature feel so peaceful, joyful and loving, unconditional and eternal?
Because Nature simply is.
Everything in Nature knows, without question, that it is always worthy. Nothing can change that. Every being naturally and unmistakably takes its place within the greater circle of life.
Nothing in Nature pretends, judges, compares, explains or tries to prove itself…Birds sing, leaves move, water flows, trees grow…Without worrying about how they sound or how they look. Without trying to arrive somewhere faster. Without questioning whether they are enough. Nature knows what life is about: simply living life — fully present in each moment, expressing itself exactly as it is: its own true nature.
Healing Garden Festival is a sacred space for our purest selves. A space for your authentic expression, your Nature Heart.
CURIOUS? WANT TO BE THERE?
Check: https://healinggarden.nl
A pre-taste
for Nature Therapy
Een 25-minuten recording to slow down, to rest and (re)connect with nature and yourself