You begin at dawn or dusk, when the forest’s energy softens. The walk is unhurried, no talking, no destination, only awareness. Rushant gently guides you to breathe, pause, and notice what surrounds you. Every rustle, every scent, every step becomes part of the meditation. By the end, guests often describe feeling lighter, clearer, as though the forest has reset something within them.
A Quiet Remembering
Awaken Every Sense
Sound
Hear the rustle of leaves, distant birdsong, and the quiet rhythm of your breath.
Touch
Feel the cool earth beneath your feet, the rough bark, and the gentle breath of air.
Smell
Inhale the forest’s perfume, damp soil, fallen leaves, and soft rain.
Sight
Notice shifting light through trees, fleeting movement, and quiet color.
The Science of Slowing Down
Originating in Japan, Shinrin Yoku is a mindful immersion in nature proven to bring profound physical and mental benefits. As you breathe in the forest air and attune to its rhythms, your body responds in remarkable ways, grounding, calming, and restoring balance.
Reduces Stress
Lowers blood pressure and cortisol levels.
Improves Sleep
Promotes relaxation and better rest.
Sharpens Focus
Enhances creativity and attention.
Boosts Immunity
Exposure to tree phytoncides strengthens immune response.
Restores Balance
Brings calm to mind, body, and breath.
Experience the Forest in Stillness
Guided Forest Bathing | 2.5 Hours
At Palash Villa, Forest Bathing (Shinrin Yoku) invites you to slow down and experience the wild through presence, not pursuit. Guided personally by Rushant Dhanwatay, who has spent over a decade walking the forests of Pench, each session becomes a meditative journey, one that reconnects you with nature and yourself.
