Forest Bathing Malaysia | Reset, Reflect, Reconnect

Practicing Mindfulness for Sustainability: A Forest Bathing Experience

Sat, May 2 · 7:30 AM MYT

Perdana Botanical Garden/Lake Garden, Jalan Kerbun Bunga, Tasik Perdana, 55100, Kuala Lumpur, MY

Step away from the busyness of daily life and reconnect with what truly matters.

In a world where sustainability is often discussed at the organisational and systems level, we sometimes overlook a fundamental starting point, our inner state. How we think, feel and relate to the world shapes the way we lead, decide and act.

This guided forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) experience invites you to slow down, unplug and reconnect with nature through mindfulness.

🌿 Reconnecting Through Mindfulness and Nature

Practicing Mindfulness for Sustainability introduces forest bathing (shinrin-yoku), a Japanese mindfulness practice that encourages deep, sensory engagement with nature.

This is not a hike or a fitness activity. It is a guided, structured experience designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and become more present.

Through guided reflection and nature-based practices, participants will not only experience the benefits of mindfulness, but also explore what sustainability truly means, beyond policies and performance metrics.

You will be gently guided to:

• Engage your senses and reconnect with the natural environment
• Step out of constant mental activity and experience stillness
• Observe your thoughts and emotions with greater awareness
• Reflect on how your inner state influences your actions and choices

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✨ What You May Gain

This experience is designed to be gentle, reflective, and accessible, requiring no prior background in mindfulness or nature-based practices.
Participants often leave the session with:

• A calmer and clearer state of mind
• A sense of mental and emotional reset
• Greater awareness of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours
• A renewed connection with nature and their surroundings

Rather than striving to achieve something, this session invites you to slow down, observe, and simply be present.

🧠 What You Will Experience

This is a guided, small-group forest bathing session, designed for depth and quality.

During the session, you will:

• Engage in a guided forest bathing walk with nature-based activities
• Practise mindfulness and meditation techniques
• Slow down through sensory awareness (sight, sound, breath)
• Experience stillness beyond constant mental activity
• Reflect on how your inner state influences your actions and decisions
• Participate in a safe, small-group sharing space for reflection

This is not about achieving something.
It is about creating space to observe, reconnect and reset.

🎯 Who This Experience Is For

This session is designed for:

• Working professionals seeking clarity and mental space
• Individuals experiencing stress, overwhelm or fatigue
• Those navigating complex decisions or transitions
• Anyone looking for a grounded and practical approach to mindfulness

Whether you are new to mindfulness or seeking to deepen your practice, this experience provides a structured and supportive environment.

👤 About the Trainer

Ru Yi is a sustainability practitioner and nature-based coach based in Malaysia. She has been practising forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) since 2021 to support her mental health and wellbeing, which now shapes her facilitation approach. With experience in sustainability, she combines mindfulness with nature-based practices to deliver impactful learning experiences. Through guided forest bathing and reflective sessions, she helps individuals and organisations reduce stress, build resilience, enhance mindfulness, and develop a deeper connection with themselves and the natural environment.

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