Forest Bathing and Sound Walk in Forest Park
Sep 13, 2026 | 11:00 A.M. - 01:00 P.M.
Metropolitan Avenue & Forest Park Drive, Forest Park
Queens, NY, USA
"Forest bathing" has been translated from the Japanese term Shinrin-yoku which means "bathing in the forest atmosphere".
Immerse yourself in the natural world and share with like minded folks to illuminate your spirit. You will be guided through a series of grounding and meditative practices that will help reconnect you with the more-than-human world, your community and yourself. Benefits of forest bathing include stress reduction, improved mood, improved cardiovascular and cognitive function amongst a host of other benefits.
In addition to forest bathing, this walk will be part of World Sound Walk Day started by Quiet Parks International, which has been growing their Urban Sound Walk Project, helping people experience their cities through the simple practice of listening. As urban noise increases, the project draws attention to quiet and near-quiet spaces that are still present within our everyday environments and why they matter for people and ecosystems. Join us to be part of this shared global moment focused on listening.
*This experience is best suited for adults or teens.
City of Forest Day - Forest Bathing
Oct 03, 2026 | 11:00 A.M. - 01:00 P.M.
Ditmars Boulevard & 19th Street
Queens, NY, USA
City of Forest Day is an annual day of activities across all five boroughs to raise awareness of the importance of the New York City urban forest, and the essential role New Yorkers play every day in caring for the “lungs” of our city.
Mindful Astoria is honored to participate in this day, as it has in years past, by offering Forest Bathing in our cherished local park! (*sign up on Meetup for updates and more details)
Shinrin-yoku - a Japanese term translated to mean "forest bathing" or "absorbing the forest atmosphere", is beginning to make it's way to the west.
Immerse yourself in nature and share with like minded folks. You will be guided through a series of grounding and meditative practices that will help reconnect you with the more-than-human world, your community and yourself. Guided seated and walking meditations will be incorporated. Benefits of forest bathing include stress reduction, improved mood, improved cardiovascular and cognitive function, among a host of other benefits.
Peak Fall Foliage Forest Bathing Walk in Riverdale Park
Nov 08, 2026 | 02:30 P.M. - 04:30 P.M.
West 254th Street & Palisade Avenue
The Bronx, NY, USA
"Forest bathing" has been translated from the Japanese term Shinrin-yoku which means "bathing in the forest atmosphere".
Bathe in the peak fall colors as the sun sets over the Hudson River in this majestic spot in the Bronx, nestled in natural beauty. You will be invited to contemplate the changing of seasons, gaining wisdom from the trees as they prepare for their winter hibernation. During this walk you will be guided through a series of grounding and meditative practices that will help reconnect you with the more-than-human world, your community and yourself. Benefits of forest bathing include stress reduction, improved mood, improved cardiovascular and cognitive function amongst a host of other benefits.
