IM-WALD-SEIN® | Institute · Academy · Programs · Training
Forest Medicine, Forest Therapy and Nature-Based Health
Welcome to the IM-WALD-SEIN® Institute for Forest Medicine and Forest Therapy. We stand for multidisciplinary expertise and distinctive approaches to forests and health. Having pioneered Shinrin Yoku and forest bathing in the German-speaking world, we have grown into an internationally connected institute with its own academy. Discover our quality-assured programs, professional training and certified partners.
IM-WALD-SEIN® Institute | From Intuition to Science
Our Aim: Reconnecting Forests, Nature and Health
The forest has always moved us. Today, we increasingly understand why—and how its health-promoting effects can be integrated into professional practice.
The dense canopy and distinctive atmosphere of the forest create a unique experiential space. Many people intuitively feel that the forest calms, revitalizes and changes the way we perceive our surroundings. The IM-WALD-SEIN® Institute combines this intuitive experience with scientific evidence, education and professional practice. We develop programs, courses and quality standards for prevention, therapy, rehabilitation and healthcare.
The film provides an insight into our work and shows how we bring more nature into people’s lives and into healthcare. Learn more about our institute, its approach and its international network.
IM-WALD-SEIN® Academy | Knowledge for Professional Practice
Professional Training in Forest Medicine, Forest Therapy and Shinrin Yoku
The IM-WALD-SEIN® Academy is the educational division of our institute. It combines scientifically grounded knowledge with practice-oriented methods and quality-assured standards.
Our approach is based on a salutogenic understanding of health. We see forests and nature as spaces for experience, learning and therapy. Our interdisciplinary faculty combines scientific expertise with therapeutic experience and clinical practice. The training programs are designed for professionals and institutions seeking to integrate nature-based approaches into prevention, rehabilitation, health promotion, therapy, education and counseling.
