Forest Bathing: Honoring Earth

Fru Molnar (she/her) is the founder of Forest Baths, a lifelong student of the forest, and a Certified Forest Therapy Guide with the ANFT (Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides). Based in Peekskill, NY (Lenapehoking), she guides immersive forest therapy experiences throughout the lower Hudson Valley in partnership with all the "more- than-human" beings on this land, and she offers virtual forest bathing sessions remotely. She is also an avid hiker and guardian of two rescue pets, who are her own personal nature therapy guides. A passionate advocate of mindful nature connection as the ultimate form of self-care and community care, she believes that forest bathing is for everybody and that we are all welcome in the arms of mother nature.

Cindy Olsen is the founder of Cindy By Nature, LLC., which offers award-winning mindful nature programs throughout the region. She is certified through the Kripalu School of Mindful Outdoor Leadership, the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy and Mindful Schools. She is an educator with the Sheldrake Environmental Center and The Rewilding School, as well as a meditation teacher with Pause To Be Present Meditation. Her work has been featured in Forbes and was winner of Best of Westchester Award. She is passionate about sharing the powerful physical and mental benefits of nature and mindfulness with others.