Stop and smell the flowers, literally! A totally relaxing and rejuvenating urban break in the Japanese garden with rhododendrons and so may flower and animal species in Utrecht's Máximapark. Take an easy walk helping you to arrive to the here and now, out of your head and into your senses, under guidance of a ANFT certified Shinrin-yoku guide. Come and experience nature in a different way. Observe your inner nature while getting still. Enjoy the nourishing luxury of taking time for just being, or being playful. The freedom when everything is welcome and nothing is mandatory, the depth of sharing and the power of stillness. Join us for a guided Shinrin-yoku walk with a small group and experience the Art and Beauty of the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku in the Japanese garden in Utrecht.

Read more about Shinrin-yoku here.

Location

This walk takes place in the Japanese garden of Máximapark, Utrecht. Meeting point: In front of the entrance to restaurant Anafora, Uilenboslaan 1, 3451 GB Utrecht.

What to take & weather

It's good to have a rain jacket with you, and being dressed for the weather, having comfortable shoes for easy trails and a water bottle.

The min. amount of participants for a guided walk to take place is three persons. Due to weather conditions, we might postpone a walk to another day. In that case, the guide will contact you before the planned walk, with alternative dates to choose from.

Feedback from participants

"Forest therapy is a relaxed way of reconnecting with nature and your (deeper) self. It’s a necessity for everyone…especially in these times."

"I came to connect with nature and possibly meet nice people. Both happened in abundance."

“I felt considerably more peaceful, less physically tense, and I noticed a sharpening and richening of my perceptions. I have noticed that I am thinking less agitatedly. It is a wonderful gift to be able to slow down and connect to nature. We were guided through the activities very gently and clearly, which helped a lot.”

"I felt very refreshed and energized after the walk. Much calmer and happier than before."

"This was an amazing activity and to me also a way to forget all my daily worries and tasks. I realized I really need to find more time to relax this way in my daily life."