Forest Bathing
Forest bathing, also known as shinrin-yoku in Japanese, involves spending time in a forest or other natural setting while focusing on the senses and engaging in mindful practices. Forest bathing promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and improves overall well-being, aided by helpful chemicals released by plants, soil, and moving water. The translation of the Japanese term invokes the idea of a person immersed in the benefits of nature. RiverWise forest bathing walks are offered for 2, 3, or 4 hours and locations vary in the Albuquerque and Santa Fe areas. Please contact us for more information or to book a walk.
Summer Forest Bathing Events
Two-hour guided forest bathing experiences open to the public.
Events require pre-registration and cost $8 per person, limited to 20 spaces. Free parking.
All walks are slow on mostly flat terrain and ADA accessible trails.
The guided experiences include a small snack and tea.
To register and pay with cash, Cashapp, or Venmo, email riverwisetherapy@gmail.com
or contact 505-585-4188 ​
Visit ForestBathingFinder to register using credit/debit card.
Father's Day in Nature
Sunday, June 15 9:30 - 11:30am
Join RiverWise as we celebrate father figures on the morning of Father's Day. This event takes place at the Bachechi Open Space Nature Trail with parking at Almeda Open Space near Rio Grande Blvd. All ages welcome. More information provided with registration.
Perea Nature Trail Forest Bathing
Sundays, June 29 and
August 17, 9:30 - 11:30am
See a lovely spot in Sandoval County while soaking in the sunshine and biodiversity of the desert. This guided walk will follow the Perea Nature Trail, located near the village of San Ysidro. Exact location and directions provided at time of registration.
