“I was so relaxed, my heart rate dropped so that my FitBit thought I was asleep!’

I had no idea what a gong bath was when I tried it for the first time but it’s the perfect description for being bathed in sound and vibrations.

I think it would be a great introduction to anyone thinking of trying a more meditative approach to relaxation. I was so relaxed, my heart rate dropped so that my FitBit thought I was asleep!

Geraint creates a safe space to immerse yourself in the experience, and the music is amazing.

 “Geraint’s forest bathing session allowed me to start to feel free from intrusive thoughts and distractions. My mind began to feel settled and my body really relaxed.”

I attended a forest bathing and gong bath session with Geraint recently whilst on a wellbeing retreat. It was my first time experiencing this and I didn’t know what to expect.

Geraint gave a really insightful and evidence-based talk on the benefits of being in nature and the impact that it can have on people’s health and wellbeing.

The forest bathing and gong bath session was really relaxing and helped me to unwind and just forget about time and really be in that moment. I felt calm, relaxed, refreshed and really surprised at the positive effect that it had on me.

I struggle to fully relax on a daily basis due to having ADHD which causes my mind to race a lot. Geraint’s forest bathing session allowed me to start to feel free from intrusive thoughts and distractions. My mind began to feel settled and my body really relaxed.

Geraint is really knowledgeable about what he does and is really calming, welcoming and passionate about helping others through natural means. I am really grateful for his support and shared knowledge. He has extensively researched the biological, psychological and social benefits of forest bathing and provides a safe, supportive, understanding and reflective environment for all.

I will definitely be returning again and would highly recommend him. You begin to take more notice of everything around you and begin to appreciate the connection between yourself, nature, and your wellbeing whilst receiving positive guidance

“…I’d been suffering from work stress for many months and was struggling to get back to my “normal”

It was awesome. Kind of surreal in a way and then amazing energy the next day. I’ve been singing the virtues of it with my team. Guess the different experiences relate to where we all are individually in our lives and minds. 

“..I experienced some positive and profound reactions and responses. Quite life affirming and life changing!”

I had not taken part in anything like this before so did not know what to expect. I didn’t know anyone else in the group, but felt completely relaxed and at home thanks to Geraint’s welcome and leadership. I appreciated the short talk at the start to explain the evidence behind forest bathing.

Through a series of short ‘invitations’, we connected with nature through our senses.
Although this sounds simple, I experienced some positive and profound reactions and responses. Quite life affirming and life changing!

Geraint held the group well, ensuring that everyone’s needs were met regardless of their starting point. This activity is suitable for anyone – you don’t have to be spiritual or a tree hugger – although I thoroughly enjoyed hugging ‘my’ tree 😊