Привет,
я Соня Савельева
я Соня Савельева
An initiative to create
Помогаю бизнесу создавать пространства и проекты, в которых люди замедляются, восстанавливаются и чувствуют глубокую связь с местом и брендом
a national system of nature-based health preservation
Top 300 out of 48 000
"Strong Ideas for the New Time" Forum — 2026
2nd place
Festival “Healthy to the Core”
Category: Best Wellness Technology
of mindful interaction between people and the natural environment.
Forest therapy is a practice
for mindful interaction with the environment and can become part of a regular health-preserving practice.
Forest therapy creates conditions
What is forest therapy
It is based on the principles of the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, or "forest bathing": through gentle invitations, we sequentially engage sight, hearing, smell, touch, and taste.
Phytoncides — volatile substances released by plants and trees — are also an important part of the experience. They are of interest for their antibacterial effects and positive influence on the nervous system.
This is not simply a walk or a wellness treatment.
For many years, I have been studying natural areas, restorative practices, and the way people interact with their environment.
When we are in a natural environment, we find it easier to slow down, shift our attention to the present moment, become more physically active, and pay closer attention to our own state.
When we are in a natural environment, we find it easier to slow down, shift our attention to the present moment, become more physically active, and pay closer attention to our own state.
And I began to ask myself: can nature become
Sofia Saveleva, author of the idea
not a temporary escape from the city and a remedy for stress, but a part of everyday self-care?
That is how Forest Therapy RF came to be.
That is how Forest Therapy RF came to be.
Certified Forest Therapist, The Mindful Tourist & INFOM graduate (Japan), member of the Shinrin Yoku Association. Founder of the platform "Green Shadow".
are shaped not only by personal motivation.
Healthy habits
From nature to a culture of health
Our environment influences our behavior: what is available nearby, how easy it is to repeat, and whether the space supports the desired behavior.
Therefore, it is important not only to tell people what is good for them, but also to create conditions in which healthy behavior becomes a natural part of everyday life.
Therefore, it is important not only to tell people what is good for them, but also to create conditions in which healthy behavior becomes a natural part of everyday life.
contribute not only to human health, but also to environmental awareness, territorial development, and the realization of the tourism potential of these areas.
The country’s natural potential can
Why this matters for Russia
46,6%
Russia has an enormous natural resource and its own scientific history of studying it. At the same time, stress levels among the population are rising.
of the country’s territory is covered by forests.
1928
discovery of phytoncides by B. P. Tokin.
50,6
the stress index among the economically active population in 2025.
Forest therapy rf is a systemic approach to health preservation through nature
Research into the influence of the natural environment on health and the development of an evidence base.
Development of professional methodology and new competencies in the field of forest therapy.
Creating conditions for regular interaction between people and nature — from forest therapy trails to nature therapy centers.
Fostering a caring relationship with nature and one’s own health through public programs, practices, and knowledge.
is open to collaboration with:
Forest Therapy RF
Partnership
Forest Therapy RF is a platform that connects knowledge, experts, projects, and partners to develop practices of self-care through interaction with nature and foster a more conscious and respectful relationship with the environment.
to develop pilot territories and nature-based infrastructure.
Regions and municipalities
[ 01 ]
to support research, infrastructure projects, and the scaling of the initiative.
Businesses and philanthropists
[ 04]
for building a community and supporting the development of projects at the intersection of nature and people through consulting and product concept development.
Experts and Project Creators
[ 05 ]
to integrate forest therapy into existing programs and spaces.
Sanatoriums, resorts, and hospitality businesses
[ 02 ]
for research, methodology development, and professional training.
Scientific, medical, and educational organizations
[ 03 ]
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