Different types of ecotherapy ( also known as nature therapy )

Ecotherapy is a variety of practices that you can do to tap into the healing powers of mother nature, improving your psychical and mental health while doing something fun and engaging.

Forest Bathing

One of the most common and popular ecotherapy practices in the world today! originating in Japan and also known as shrinrin-yoku. Read my beginners guide here to find out more about this practice.

Animal-Assisted Therapy

This therapy can involve spending time with animals, feeding animals or grooming them or simply interacting with animals such as horses, dogs etc. This is the perfect pick me up for animal lovers.

Nature Arts & Crafts

This is a creative form of ecotherapy which consists in taking part in arts and crafts in an outdoor setting. You can also use tools from nature to create your artwork, such as leaves, wood etc. You can paint or write whilst amongst nature. This allows emotional release and creative expression.

Green Exercise

Doing psychical activity outdoors such as cycling, hiking, yoga, or running etc. Studies show this promotes wellbeing and improve mood.

Adventure Therapy

Build your resilience and confidence with adventure therapy, plan and take part in a fun outdoor activity such as rock climbing, rafting or travelling to a new country!

Wilderness Therapy

Trained therapists can take on wilderness therapy which can be activities such as camping, hiking. Learn survival and social skills and build up your mental strength.