Gain an accredited certification to promote yourself as a Forest Bathing+ Guide
Get the full pdf guide here“Training to be a forest bathing guide opened my heart and my mind.”
Susanne, TFBI Forest Bathing+ Guide
If you have any questions, please join us for a live Zoom Q&A session with TFBI Founder Gary Evans on Thursday 22nd October 2026 at 6:30pm BST. (1-30pm EST, 10-30am PDT)
LIZ - FOREST BATHING+ GUIDE
Here’s Liz welcoming you to the world of forest bathing from deep in the English woodland. Liz is dedicated to improving her health and helping others do the same, through meditation, mindfulness and forest bathing. Liz is now a very experienced guide and leads our FB+ training programme.
As an Advanced Professional Forest Bathing+ Guide you will differentiate yourself from the crowd by offering a unique and empowering service, only available via the TFBI immersive training experience
At TFBI we have developed each element of the our FB+ approach to mindfulness in nature over many years and hundreds of sessions; unlike some less rigorous trainings, with the support of university-led research, we are now proving the therapeutic effectiveness of FB+ indicating an improvement in many areas of wellbeing.
Our training is designed to set a benchmark in forest bathing as a nature therapy in the UK. For professional guide training, there is no online substitute for time spent learning in the woods.
Key highlights of the Advanced Professional training
- A hybrid approach to learning to save costs for you where possible; partly online meetings and partly with us in the ancient woods
- Develop your mindfulness practice in Module 1
- Gain first-hand, practical experience in the woods during Module 2
- Receive personal support at every stage of the journey
- Get your copy of our updated manuals to reference both during and after your studies with us
- CMA-accredited certification and Guide Insurance
Course Overview
Module 1 consists of four evenings of online training, with six months of mentored support from us while you develop your meditation teaching skills.
Module 2 consists of two elements: a three-evening online theory course and a four-day practical in-person course, which is like a mini woodland retreat! Plus six months of study and case study completion with exams. The four-day immersion is where you will really see the elements from both module one and module two fitting together and begin to feel like an FB+ guide.
In-Person Training Locations
England (E) - Newlands Corner, Surrey
Wales (W) - Hill Farm, Tintern, Monmouthshire
Scotland (S) - Glenmore Lodge, Cairngorms National Park
Canada (C) - Fells Meadows, Northumberland County, Ontario
Full details are in the downloadable PDF guide.
Course Dates
Module 1 - Online (any location)
>NEW! Blended Learning Module 1
Our most flexible and accessible courses yet, designed to fit around busy lives. Join live weekday evening sessions alongside rich on-demand video learning you can access anytime.
Limited spaces! Please send your application as soon as possible.
2026 dates
> October 31st & November 1st + 7th & 8th - weekends 6 PM - 9 PM UK time. Also Ideal for US time zones: 1 PM - 4 PM EST.
> December 4th - 6th. Friday - Sunday
2027 dates - choose from
> February, Wednesday 3rd,10th,17th,24th 6 PM - 9PM
> April, Tuesday 13th, 20th, 27th + May 4th 6 PM- 9PM
> June, Thursday 17th, July 1st , 8th, 15th 6 PM - 9 PM
> September, Thursday 30th, October 7th, 14th, 21st 6 PM- 9PM
> December, Wednesday & Thursday 1st and 2nd & 8th and 9th 6 PM- 9PM
Module 2
Module Two Online Theory Element runs online over three evenings.
In-Person Requirement
Module Two Practical Element runs in-person at one of our training locations over four consecutive days: Friday to Monday for the England (Surrey) sessions and Thursday to Sunday for the other three locations.
To attend Module Two, you need to have attended
(but not necessarily completed) Module One.
2026 Practical Element Dates - Choose from:
> England October 16th - 19th
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2027 - Online Theory Dates - Choose from:
>February, Thursday 18th, 25th and March 4th 6 PM – 8.30 PM
>May, Wednesday May 26th and June 2nd and 9th 6 PM- 8.30PM
>September, Wednesday & Thursday 9th & 15th, 16th 6 PM – 8.30 PM
2027 - In-person practical dates - Choose from:
England, Surrey
>March 12th – 15th &
>October 15th-18th
Wales, Monmouthshire
>June 23rd-27th (suggested arrival 22nd)
Scotland, Aviemore
>To be confirmed
Scotland, Aviemore; Canada, Toronto
>To be confirmed
Please check In-Person Training locations for further location details.
IMPORTANT!
For Wales and Scotland, we suggest arriving the day before the course starts. Please ask us for further details.
Investment
Please note: We do not ask anyone to pay for both courses at the time of registration. You can pay for Module 1, study with us, and sign up and pay for Module 2 when the time is right.
Module One – Mindfulness & meditation
£475.00 + VAT
Module 1 can be studied as a stand-alone course.
Module Two – Forest Bathing+ Advanced guide training
£2275.00 + VAT.
The total investment for both courses is £3,300, including VAT. This includes qualifications in both modules.
We offer two options for paying for our training over time.
Payment plans
We offer two options for paying for our training over time.
Pay over three months. There will be an additional administration charge of £50 + VAT.
Pay over six months. There will be an additional administration charge of £125 + VAT.
Please indicate on your application form whether you would like to use either of the payment plan options above.
Travel, food and accommodation
*Does not include any travel, food or accommodation which you will need to organise yourself for the live part of module 2 in the woods.
At TFB Institute, we believe that training in mindfulness, forest bathing, and community wellbeing should be accessible to those who are passionate about sharing these practices. Our Scholarship Scheme supports individuals who may face financial barriers but have experience in mindfulness, meditation, or caring for others.
Certification
Get recognition for your achievements. Complete the course assignments and the final test to receive your official dual certification.
Dual certification. FB+ Advanced Professional Guide & Forest Therapy Practitioner.
Accreditation
The Complementary Medical Association accredits this course, so you can be sure you're getting training from the very best. This course is also eligible for CPD points.
Professional Recognition
By training with us you will be recognised as a guide trained to the highest standards and able to lead groups safely and with confidence.
A priceless toolset
Learn the fundamentals of meditation and mindfulness through lectures, practice exercises and TFBI's unique teaching toolset.
Reliable self-practise
Develop a robust and enduring self-practise, building on any previous experience you have from classes or apps.
We'll hold your hand
What happens when we try to meditate? What are the obstacles? We'll shed light on rarely explored nuances to aid confidence.
Gain inner peace
Enhance your connection with yourself through, practical videos, course materials and ancient philosophy.
Peer support group
Get access to ongoing peer support for the full year of your subscription.
Give your ideas
This course is collaborative. Get involved with developing new content.
Extra presentations
During your year's subscription you'll have access to additional lectures on holistic wellbeing.
Course access
You'll have 2 years' access to course materials and videos, so you can come back and refresh whenever you need.
Still have questions? Why not join us for a live, Zoom, Q&A session with Gary Evans on Wednesday 23rd September 2026 at 6-30pm BST. (1-30pm EST, 10-30am PDT)
