Forest Therapy
“… I was working too hard, so drained, stressed out and visiting doctors often, I felt this was the right therapy. After much search, I found your class. I used to take morning walks in a haste. After attending the first session, I learned to immerse myself in nature, slowing my pace… I learned to let go of things I do not need, including toxic feelings, which overwhelmed me for years. A sense of calmness, peace and tranquillity is now a part of me, whenever I am connected with anything nature. I become more at ease with myself and accepting… Now forest bathing is part of my daily routine. I have more energy and (it has) helped me with better sleep. Forest therapy has transformed me in other non-quantitative ways. I have become more cheerful, easier on people around me, place less demand on myself, love nature even more….”
- Linda Koh
“The whole event was restful and rejuvenating and has left me with a sense of connecting with myself and appreciating the land and beautiful nature around us. The group shares were instrumental in a therapeutic aspect, I often gained insights about my life (from) there. It has softened some hard edges and helped me see nature as a friendly guide. Youmin showed us a gentle approach to introspection and the power of slowing down.”
- Douglas Ross
"Attend a session to learn how to slow down, observe with all our senses and connect with Mother Earth. The forest is the greatest healer, and Youmin is a terrific guide to open the doors to grow back our roots with nature."
- Gina Goh
"I will recommend forest bathing for anyone who is looking to decompress from a hectic or stressful lifestyle. The session helped me to appreciate our natural surroundings and witness the significant impact it contributes to our physical well-being. The experience immediately refreshed my mood and made me feel better emotionally at the end of the session."
- Katherine Boo
“Wonderful hours of an enlightening nature and forest bathing experience with Xiu Nature Connections … we connected with ourselves and nature amidst the gorgeous setting. So happy that I (had) finally decided to join this after months of deliberation… In the end, I gained more clarity as well as a renewed motivation to connect with nature and the present moment everywhere I go. What a magical experience.”
- Alexius Ng
“My experience was unexpected and a delightful surprise. What I thought would be something of an elaborate set of nature walks became the most profound immersion into my surroundings I have ever experienced. The “invitations” offered by Youmin to engage with nature at first seemed strange, but it did not take long for my senses to begin noticing things I had never noticed before. The colours, shapes, sounds, smells and textures of the world around me started to become richer. Distractions began to slip away and I started to experience what felt like an endless spectrum of detail in the simplest of things. I had been (here and) walked back and forth across this property countless times, often admiring the beauty as I had passed. Yet this was different, these familiar surroundings were not so familiar any more. It was as if I was experiencing this land around me for the very first time. The judgement, labelling and resistance that had first occupied my mind were no longer present and I was filled with a child(like) sense of wonder that I had not felt for many years.”
- Jesse Weiner
"I appreciated how forest bathing gave me my much-needed solo quiet time and also community time. A balance."
- Wong Soon Fen
“… I loved how the session helped me feel safe and secure, with a sense of curiosity and awe of the space around me. There was so much to notice and appreciate… The session was beautifully guided by Youmin. As an aspiring facilitator, I had much to learn.”
- Cuifen Pui
Yoga Nidra
“I really am thankful for this (so is everyone else who has to ‘deal’ with me) … ‘Mom, you seem so relaxed?’ I do sleeping yoga now says the new me. Ali says ‘why don’t you just take a nap?’ ‘It’s different Ali - it’s very different.’ Thanks Youmin - for all the special journeys!
- Laura Schuster
“My experience is that this is the most indulgent and necessary gift you can give yourself. An hour to be with yourself and really rest. I am most grateful for Youmin's positive, calming way and her ability to make it feel so intimate and purposeful.”
- Jemma Hooykaas
“I have been practising Yoga Nidra every night before I sleep since after our ZOOM session. I notice I will go into deep sleep and feel recharge the next day. My body really rests & relaxes throughout the night.”
- Allice Tan
“…She loved it! … she’s 10 years old. She got on the phone and told her friends how cool it was and explained it very well to them. She said when she finished she didn’t feel heavy or sleepy - but light and very relaxed.”