

Useful Information
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Event dates
05 June 2022 - 28 May 2023
Sundays Only
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Price
$35 – Two-hour sessions
$45 – Three-hour sessions
Bookings essential -
Session times
10am
Two-hour sessions
26 Feb
Sun 5, 12, 26 Mar
Sun 23, 30 Apr
Sun 7, 14, 28 May
10am
Three-hour sessions
Sun 19 Mar
Sun 16 Apr
Sun 21 May -
Location
Meet at the Visitor Centre, Melbourne Gardens
Forest Therapy at Melbourne Gardens
Originating from Japan, shinrin-yoku, or forest therapy, is a preventative health practice that immerses your senses in nature. This guided wellbeing experience will bolster your mental and physical health by reducing stress levels, regulating pulse and blood pressure and elevating your mood.
Recognised as a public health practice in Asia and Europe, forest therapy is gaining global acclaim as an evidence-based, cost-effective and natural remedy – a ‘green prescription’ for a healthier you. Surround yourself with biodiversity from across the globe at Melbourne Gardens.
Bringing sunscreen and mosquito repellent is strongly advised for all outdoor activities.
Presented by Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, In My Nature and the International Nature and Forest Therapy Alliance (INFTA).
This program has a COVIDSafe plan however it may be subject to changes in accordance with government restrictions.
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