Shinrin-Yoku and community: A Practice for Healing

Join us for guided walks to strengthen connections to yourself, your community, and the natural world.

In conjunction with the Ehren Gruber of the Praxium Foundation, and Spotlight on Mental Health, Coral Mountain Wellness is joining Ehren in bringing Forest Therapy sessions to individuals experiencing mental health, or substance use challenges in the Vancouver community at the Blodel Conservatory.

This local project, is a nature-based approach for wellness to reduce stress, increase relaxation, and enhance emotional well-being.

We guide participants through a proven scientific method to enhance health and wellness. This collaboration between nonprofit and business is designed to reduce economic barriers and increases accessibility to nature-based healing.

Our goals are to:
1) Create a supportive space for personal healing

2) Increase trust between people and their community by strengthening connections

3) Advocate for equitable and accessible cultural practices found in community
This endeavor cultivates Love by developing personal relationships with the natural world.

Our first session will be on Saturday September 27th from 9:30am - 11:15am and held monthly until February 2026.

This project is free to participate, however numbers are limited and pre-registration is required. Please contact info@praxiumfoundation.com

FAQs

1) How do I get to the Bloedel Conservatory?

By transit: take Bus 015 / N15 to NB Cambie St at W 33 Ave. Please inquire below if you would like bus tickets.

2) Is parking free?

Pay parking is available at the conservatory.

3) Do I have to attend every session?

Come when you can! You can sign up and attend sessions based on your schedule. Dates will be announced a month in advance, if not sooner. We plan for monthly sessions to run from September 2025 through February 2026, with a possible break around the Christmas season.

4) Can I bring my kids? Can I bring my dog?

The sponsoring participant must supervise their children. The child must also identify as a peer. If you have other questions about children attending, please contact us so we can explore options. The conservatory does not allow personal pets, except for service dogs and working guide dogs