FTHub ACADEMY COURSE
Forest Bathing Introduction
- THEME 1
- TRACK 4
SELF-PACED · ONLINE
- 3–5 hours
- 5 modules
- 1 video
- Certificate of Completion
- 1-year access
- Level: Beginner
- English
149 €
99 €
Curated by
Pedro Trindade
By the end of this course, you will be able to explain what Forest Bathing is and design a safe, regular personal Forest Bathing practice for yourself across natural, urban, and home settings, grounded in the evidence for nature contact and the FTHub framework.
Outcomes
What you'll gain
- Explain what Forest Bathing is, how it differs from hiking, mindfulness, and meditation, and where it sits within the FTHub distinction between Shinrin-Yoku, Forest Bathing, and Forest Therapy.
- Describe the physical, psychological, and social benefits of nature contact and the mechanisms behind them, drawing on the Biophilia Hypothesis (Wilson, 1984), Stress Recovery Theory (Ulrich, 1991), and Attention Restoration Theory (Kaplan, 1995).
- Carry out core sensory practices, including sensory awareness, a regular sit spot, and a five-senses sequence, and use a nature journal to record and reflect on your experience.
- Design and sustain a personal Forest Bathing practice of 15 minutes to 3 hours, adapting it across home, urban, natural, and water environments and working through common obstacles.
- Locate Forest Bathing within planetary health and reciprocity, and identify FTHub network, research, and professional training pathways for continuing your development.
Audience
Who is this course for?
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Practitioners new to nature connection: build a clear, evidence-grounded understanding of what Forest Bathing is, plus a personal practice you can draw on as you bring nature connection into your own work.
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Educators and youth practitioners: gain the foundational concepts, sensory practices, and adaptation cues to begin offering simple, age-appropriate nature connection moments to the children and young people you work with.
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Health and well-being professionals: understand the benefits and mechanisms of nature contact and how a regular personal practice supports the people you work with, as a foundation for further FTHub training.
Course Framework
Course structure
Experience first, then evidence, then application, then commitment. The module structure is the product.
0Orientation
1Foundation
Course Introduction
- What Forest Bathing is and its purpose within the FTHub network.
- How to approach the course: an open attitude, a regular rhythm, and nature journaling.
- A self-assessment of your current connection with nature.
2Deep Dive
The Roots and Pathways of Forest Bathing
- Origins in Japanese Shinrin-Yoku and its evolution into a global practice.
- Intercultural roots of healing and balance through nature.
- The three FTHub pathways: Shinrin-Yoku, Forest Bathing, and Forest Therapy.
- How Forest Bathing differs from hiking, meditation, and mindfulness.
3Application
The Health Benefits of Forest Bathing
- Physical, psychological, and social benefits, with named evidence.
- Mechanisms: stress reduction, immune support, and cognitive resilience.
- Theoretical foundations: Biophilia, Stress Recovery Theory, and Attention Restoration Theory.
- Applications in public health, education, and care settings.
4Integration
Forest Bathing and Planetary Health
- What planetary health is, and how Forest Bathing responds to nature deficit.
- Forests, climate regulation, and emotional resilience.
- Practicing reciprocity for yourself, for others, and for the planet.
5Module
Sensing Nature: Embodied Practices
- Sensory awareness that begins with the body.
- Keeping a nature journal as a tool for reflection.
- Designing your own simple sensory practices.
6Module
Designing Your Personal Practice
- Designing a safe, meaningful 15-minute to 3-hour solo session.
- Sustaining a regular practice and working through common obstacles.
- Connecting with practice networks for long-term support.
7Module
Nature as a Setting for Care
- Adapting practice across home, urban, wild, and water environments.
- Practical sensory cues for each type of setting.
- Making nature connection accessible across ages, abilities, and settings.
8Module
Grow Your Path: Practice, Network, and Research
- The Hub Seedling global network and guided nature connection experiences.
- FTHub research pathways and contributing to the evidence base.
- Professional training options and your next steps.
9Module
10Module
COURSE TOOLS
Professional Tools Package
Included in every course. These are not learning exercises — they are working documents you use with your clients, referrers, and colleagues. Available from Module 3.
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Activity Template
Complete facilitation script with timing, safety notes, and debrief questions. Three duration variants. -
Evidence Summary
Plain-language summary of findings and citations. For clients, HR, and referrers. -
Adaptation Framework
Checklist for adapting across client populations, environments (nature/urban/indoor), and group sizes. -
Client Communication Template
Ready-to-use briefing text for three professional contexts: clinical/health, educational, and tourism/outdoor.
Learning Pathway
Theme & Tracks
Where this course sits — and where it takes you next. This course is part of the following Theme and Professional Track(s).
Theme 1: Sensory Awareness and Nature Connection Facilitation
Curator
About the instructor
Pedro Trindade
Trainer ( Portugal )
Pedro holds an MSc in Landscape Architecture from the University of Oporto and has specialized training in sustainable, naturalistic landscape design. Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, he combines expertise in landscape architecture with a passion for nature connection. After contributing to plant community research at Hermannshof Gardens in Germany in 2013, he went on to design numerous private gardens focused on biodiversity and sustainability. Pedro has also led countless Forest Bathing walks and delivered lectures on Forest Bathing and Forest Therapy, inspiring participants to discover the unique sensory experiences offered by nature in every season and setting.
Evidence Base
Grounded in peer-reviewed science
Why this matters for your practice
FTHub Academy courses are evidence-informed at every step. The evidence is not decorative — each module connects theory to field practice using the same scientific frameworks underpinning the FTHub Method.
SELF-PACED · ONLINE
- 3–5 hours
- 5 modules
- 1 video
- Certificate of Completion
- 1-year access
- Level: Beginner
- English
149 €
99 €
Curated by
Pedro Trindade
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"Placeholder — short, outcome-specific quote from a practitioner who launched their practice after FBG certification."
"Placeholder — short, outcome-specific quote from a practitioner who launched their practice after FBG certification."
Betty Fang
International Projects Director
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"Placeholder — short, outcome-specific quote from a practitioner who launched their practice after FBG certification."
"Placeholder — short, outcome-specific quote from a practitioner who launched their practice after FBG certification."
Betty Fang
International Projects Director
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