Forest therapy, also known as sylvotherapy, is an ancient practice, the effects of which were even noted by the Roman author, ...

Forest bathing, also referred to as forest or nature therapy, has become popular in all corners of the developed world. The restorative nature of sitting in nature has been called soft fascination ...

Whether it’s forest bathing or just a short walk in the park, time in nature is vital for your mental, physical and emotional ...

Forest bathing is a Japanese wellness practice that means taking the forest atmosphere through all of your senses. Insight Counseling therapist Mary Morehouse explains, “It’s not hiking. It’s not ...

Forest bathing (Shinrin-Yoku) reduces stress, boosts immunity, and sharpens focus. Discover how to harness nature’s healing ...

Gourav In an age where technology and urban living dominate human lifestyles, the need to reconnect with nature has never ...

Stressed Japanese workers are relaxing and reconnecting with nature with forest bathing (Shinrin-yoku). The Forest Therapy Society have certified 62 forest therapy sites in the country and the ...

Amanda Yik, a certified nature and forest therapy guide and the founder of Shinrin Yoku Hong Kong, said this practice originated in Japan in the 1980s. According to Amanda, shinrin-yoku, which ...

This experience pushed her to find out more about the connection between nature and the human body. Three years ago, she took to forest bathing in the 40 acres of a reclaimed forest in Wamunyu ...

Forest bathing , or shinrin-yoku, is a Japanese practice that involves mindfully immersing oneself in a forest environment.

Many cities, in Japan and elsewhere, have become “green-poor,” lacking trees and parks that offer even a hint of nature. That’s where forest bathing stands apart. Immersing in a natural ...