“Do you not think there is anything not attached by its unbreakable cord to everything else?” ~ Mary Oliver
Slow journeys into the heart of nature and the human spirit
Forest Bathing is a gentle, restorative practice that invites us to slow down, awaken our senses, and enter into deeper relationship with the living world. Rooted in the Japanese tradition of Shinrin-yoku, it is less about hiking and more about arriving — in presence, in place, and in ourselves.
As we slow our own rhythm and open our senses, we begin to attune to the life around us. This offers a host of physical health benefits, yet often something more subtle emerges as well — a feeling of connection with the land, a shift in perspective, or an encounter the wisdom that lives both within and beyond us.
No two walks are ever the same. Each one unfolding as a conversation between inner and outer landscapes — nourishing body, spirit, and the wider soul of the world.
As a certified Forest Bathing guide, I offer this practice as a stand-alone experience or integrated into workshops, retreats, and coaching. With organizational teams or collaborative groups, nature-based practices such as Forest Bathing offer a natural way to deepen engagement, build trust, spark insight, and create space for innovative and big-picture thinking.
Walks are held in parks, forest trails, and on private land. They can be customized to meet individual or group needs, ranging from two-hour experiences to longer immersive sessions. On occasion, I also offer free public walks or provide Forest Bathing experiences in the service of local non-profits.
Come join me in the beauty of the natural world — and see what may unfold.
Pamela Fuhrmann
Pamela Fuhrmann’s work is grounded in a recognition of the deep interdependence between human wellbeing and the health of the planet, as well as the role of personal development in shaping a more sustainable and just future.
She is Co-Founder and a leadership coach at the Conscious Leadership Institute and One Earth Leadership, two purpose-driven organizations that support leaders across sectors and industries. Pamela holds a PhD in Depth Psychology & Mythology and an MEd in Educational Psychology, along with certifications in coaching, ecopsychology, forest therapy, and labyrinth facilitation. She brings nearly 20 years of experience designing and facilitating leadership programs, workshops, retreats, and coaching engagements across global contexts.
At the heart of her work is a commitment to creating spaces where people can slow down, listen more deeply, and reconnect — with themselves, with others, and with the living world. Based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, her practice is shaped by a deepening relationship with place, where the rhythms of the land, the presence of the more-than-human world, and the act of tending become part of an ongoing inquiry into how we live, relate, and belong.