Discover how the Japanese practice of forest bathing reduces stress, boosts immunity, and improves mental clarity through engagement with nature's elements.

Forest bathing is changing how people vacation and recharge, replacing packed itineraries with intentional time in ...

Okutama is one of many forests recognized by the Japanese government as a forest bathing facility—that just means that it’s especially conducive to stress-reducing, health-improving walks.

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Developed in Japan in the 1980s, shinrin-yoku — or forest bathing — is a wellness activity that encourages practitioners to utilize each of their five senses while in a forest atmosphere.

Seventy percent of Japan is forested, and the government took to the trees to find a solution. A public health program called shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, was started in 1982.

Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is a practice that involves immersing oneself in nature to enhance well-being ...

Forest bathing emerged in Japan in the 1980s as a physiological and psychological exercise called shinrin-yoku, meaning “forest bathing” or “taking in the forest atmosphere.” Now this type ...

Forest bathing originated in Japan, where it is called shinrin-yoku and is a practice whose proponents believe spending time immersed in nature is beneficial to our mental, spiritual, and even ...

Forest bathing is becoming more and more popular. Here's what it is and how it can positively improve your mental health.

We talked to a certified Forest Therapy Guide to learn about the new wellness trend and the healthful benefits of forest bathing.