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Our organization, founded 2019 in Zurich

Based in Zurich. Taught in the woods.

Treeming is an international forest therapy education organization. Since 2019 we have taught the practice and the science of Shinrin-Yoku to more than 7,000 people in 60+ countries, from real forests and by practicing guides.
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Meet the faculty
Founded
2019 in Zurich
Graduates
7,000+ in 60+ countries
Faculty
5 practicing guides
Accredited by
ICAHP, IPHM, CPD, IAOTH
The film

What is Treeming?

Why thousands of people worldwide become certified guides through Treeming, in Jörg’s words. Four minutes.
Welcome

Welcome to the family of Treemers!

Unifying souls through the art of forest bathing.
Treeming.org is a sanctuary for nature lovers and seekers of inner peace. Our members, affectionately known as “Treemers,” are people from all walks of life who share a love for the forest and its healing powers. Together we are on one mission: to teach and spread the ancient art of forest bathing across the globe. We believe in the transformative power of nature to heal, inspire and unite, and we work to build a worldwide community rooted in harmony with the Earth.
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Graduates of the Treeming certification in a group
The founder of Treeming in the forest
Jörg Sprave, founder and lead instructor, guiding a session in the pine forests of central Mexico.
Our story

One guide in Zurich. Now five, on three continents.

Treeming was founded in Zurich by Jörg Sprave, a practicing forest bathing guide who wanted the training he could not find: rigorous about the science, honest about the practice, and open to anyone with a forest nearby.
Founded in Switzerland and active globally, Treeming combines the ancient wisdom of Shinrin-Yoku, the Japanese practice of forest bathing, with current research, so that guides can explain what they do and why it works.
  • 2019   Founded in Zurich. First online curriculum published.
  • 2021   International accreditation by IPHM and CPD.
  • 2023   Faculty grows to five instructors on three continents. ICAHP and IAOTH accreditation.
  • 2026   7,000 graduates in 60+ countries. Reforestation partnership continues.
What we teach

An old practice. The research caught up.

Our courses are designed for coaches, wellness professionals, therapists, outdoor educators and anyone who feels called to turn nature into their vocation. Six threads run through everything we publish.
01

Terpenes & phytoncides

The volatile compounds conifers release, and what they measurably do to the human immune system.
02

Nervous system regulation

How slow, sensory time under trees moves the body from stress response into recovery.
03

NK cell activation

The research on natural killer cells: why a forest weekend still shows in blood tests a month later.
04

Microbiome exposure

Soil, bark, air: contact with a living environment as part of long-term health.
05

Digital detox & mental clarity

Restoring the attention that screens fragment. It is a practice, not a rule.
06

Nature-based leadership

How to hold a group of strangers in silence for two hours, and bring them back changed.

Read about forest bathing and the science →

How we teach

Every lesson was filmed outdoors, with real groups.

Where a demonstration is needed, you watch a session run rather than hear it described. 150+ video lessons, 150+ guided audio lessons, and a free login to see for yourself.
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Your guides at Treeming

Connecting you to the heart of nature.

In our vast and ever-growing community of Treemers, dedicated guides matter. Our faculty and team are the heart behind the online courses and the wider Treeming experience, each with a deep passion for nature and a commitment to the people they teach. Whether you are taking your first steps into the forest or deepening your practice, there is always someone at Treeming ready to answer, guide and support you.
Teaching situation in the forest
A session in progress: every instructor guides real groups in real forests. The curriculum comes out of that fieldwork.
Faculty
Portrait of Jörg Sprave in the forest

Jörg Sprave

Founder & Lead Instructor, Germany
Portrait of Isadora Garcia, instructor at Treeming

Isadora Garcia

Online Instructor, Mexico
Light falling between tree trunks

Michael Brenson

Instructor, Canada
Morning mist in a coniferous forest

Rachel Brenson

Instructor, Canada
Mossy stones beside a forest stream

Sarah de Silva

Instructor, Switzerland
Behind the scenes
Sunbeams between tall trunks

Matthew Rode

Our tech guy
Autumn leaves on the forest floor

Claudio Hoffmann

E-mail support team
Community

Seven thousand people have finished this course.

Nurses, yoga teachers, parents, coaches, therapists and nature lovers from 60+ countries have taken the course. Many now guide others in forests, city parks, deserts, beaches and indoor nature sanctuaries. The alumni exchange, the directory listing and optional retreats keep them connected.

Hear from our graduates →

Isadora Garcia in the forest
Isadora Garcia, instructor for the Spanish-speaking community.
Recognition

Four accrediting bodies stand behind it.

Our certification is endorsed by leading professional wellness organizations, the ones insurers, clinics and retreat centers ask about. A fixed portion of every course fee funds verified reforestation.
Accredited by
Partners & featured in
Reforestation

Every enrollment funds trees.

Environmental stewardship: funding reforestation with every course.

What sets Treeming apart is our dedication to environmental conservation. With every course purchased, a portion of the proceeds funds vital reforestation projects with One Tree Planted and Plant-for-the-Planet. By taking part, you actively contribute to restoring and preserving precious ecosystems, with a lasting positive impact on the planet for future generations.
Stewardship

Every enrollment plants a forest back.

The practice restores people. The program restores the places that make it possible.
Contact

Say hello.

Support, cooperation requests, press and charity projects. We answer every message ourselves.
Address
Treeming Organization
Eugen-Huber-Strasse 12
8048 Zürich, Switzerland
E-mail
[email protected]

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Response time
Questions about the course, the certificate or your account, answered by a person, usually within a day.
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