Shinrin Yoku Workshops for Personal and Professional Development
IM-WALD-SEIN® Academy | Workshop on Shinrin Yoku, Forest Bathing, and Forest Therapy
Shinrin Yoku Introductory Workshop: A Day of Exploration and Firsthand Experience
Are you interested in the field of forests and health, or do you work with people in therapy, counseling, nursing, education, or health promotion and want to explore Shinrin Yoku in greater depth or expand your professional repertoire with a nature-based, salutogenic approach? Join us for an exclusive day under the theme “Shinrin Yoku: From Feeling to Science!”
This one-day in-person workshop combines scientific foundations based on the work of Dr. Qing Li, the IM-WALD-SEIN® method and direct personal experience in the forest. You will gain firsthand insight into forest bathing and forest therapy, experience selected exercises yourself and receive a wide range of ideas for application and transfer into your own professional practice.
What Is This Workshop About?
In this one-day, in-person course, you will discover the original Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku as taught by Dr. Qing Li and learn what current research tells us about the health effects of spending time in forests. Personal perception, self-experience, and exchange are at the heart of the day. Complemented by the IM-WALD-SEIN® Method, the course offers inspiration for personal use as well as, for those who work professionally with people, ideas for transferring selected elements into their own practice.
The new 2027 dates will take place at selected nature-based seminar venues in the Munich area, where theoretical introduction and practical experience in the forest can be directly combined. Venues and dates will be announced shortly.
What Makes This Workshop Special?
What makes this workshop unique is its combination of sound knowledge, authentic Shinrin Yoku practice, and direct personal experience in the forest. The course fee also includes M. Amos Clifford’s practical guide Ihr Guide fürs Waldbaden, Shinrin Yoku, Im-Wald-Sein, providing a valuable resource for continued reading, deeper exploration, and ongoing practice after the workshop.
- Original Shinrin Yoku with a video contribution by Dr. Qing Li
- Scientific background presented in a concise and accessible way
- Professional guidance using the IM-WALD-SEIN® Method by experienced course leaders
- Selected seminar venues in the beautiful Bavarian Alpine foothills
- A combination of experience, knowledge, and practical application
- Transferable elements for everyday life and professional practice
Discover the healing potential of the forest in a small group — and experience Shinrin Yoku at its source.
All Details at a Glance
Target Audience
This course is open to anyone interested in exploring Shinrin Yoku and the field of forests and health, whether for personal or professional reasons. No previous experience is required. The course is taught in German.
Dates and Location
July 24, 2027
September 4, 2027
Location, coming soon
Time and Duration
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Group Size
4 to 12 participants
Course Leaders
Dr. Melanie H. Adamek｜Sabine Oberg
Course Fee
€202.30 incl. VAT per person
The course fee includes instruction, course materials, M. Amos Clifford’s practical guide Ihr Guide fürs Waldbaden, Shinrin Yoku, Im-Wald-Sein and a certificate of participation.
Accommodation and meals are not included. The course generally takes place in all weather conditions. In the event of severe weather or force majeure, we reserve the right to postpone the date or provide a refund. Participation is at your own risk.
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Feedback from Our 2026 Shinrin Yoku Introductory Workshop
Here’s how participants described their experience of the workshop:
“I found this introductory workshop very inspiring and informative. I especially appreciated learning about the distinction between Shinrin Yoku in a preventive setting and forest therapy.” Christine Heß, Occupational Therapist and Art Therapist
“It was an inspiring professional development course. Thank you so much!” Dr. med. Anna-Catharina Neumann, Specialist Physician and Supervisor in Behavioral Psychotherapy
“It was a very inspiring day in the beautiful surroundings of Klinik Wartenberg. The vision is taking shape.” Beatrice Schötz, Wilderness and Herbal Educator, Nature Coach, Landscape Architect