While the practice may sound like it involves swimming or nudity, forest bathing simply refers to taking in nature through the senses.
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Christie Little said it was a little bit of luck that led her down the path to become the first internationally qualified nature and forest therapy guide in NSW.
Ms Little travelled to New Zealand to become certified after she stumbled on the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku on the internet.
Go forward three years and Ms Little runs forest bathing workshops in the Southern Highlands.
Ms Little said when people went on a bush walk they focused on getting from one end of the track to the other.
She said the aim of forest bathing was to slow down and connect to nature.
"[It enables you] to notice the subtleties and richness of life," Ms Little said.
In a session it might take 20 minutes just to walk 10 metres.
Ms Little said the practice offered many of the benefits of mindfulness.
She said the practice helped people to move away from a distracted mind, see the subtleties of the forest and was great for stress relief.
"[Forest bathing] offers the opportunity to check in with yourself," she said.
"As humans, nature is a part of who we are, it is important for our wellbeing."
Forest bathing sessions will be held on October 6.
Visit www.wildfest.com.au/annualfestival/ to book.
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