Forest bathing, or “shinrin-yoku” as it’s known in Japan, isn’t just another wellness trend. This nature-immersion practice has quietly transformed from an obscure Japanese therapeutic tradition to a ...

Bluebells bloom across a small forest in Shaftesbury, Dorset, United Kingdom. Studies show that forest bathing in woodlands such as this can boost physical and mental health. Photograph by Alex ...

Naturalist and environmental advocate John Muir spent a lot of time in the great outdoors, hiking and simply being in the open air of the American West in the late 1800s and early 1900s. “In every ...

Forest bathing is changing how people vacation and recharge, replacing packed itineraries with intentional time in restorative outdoor settings. Forest walks and soft trails have gained worldwide ...

An accessible forest bathing group led by Serena Vogel allows those with mobility issues to practice Forest bathing was inspired by the Japanese practice shinrin-yoku, which emerged in the 1980s to ...

Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, involves mindfully connecting with nature to improve well-being. Research suggests spending time in nature can lower blood pressure, reduce stress, and improve mood.

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Mirror photo by Colette Costlow / Adventurers walk along the paved road at Canoe Creek State Park while taking in their surroundings. HOLLIDAYSBURG — Relieving stress can be a walk in the park. On ...

Forest bathing is the new spa day as the nature bathing boom offers a much-needed pause for the 83% of Americans who live in urban areas. With green spaces disappearing under pavements, more ...

The Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries coined the term shinrin-yoku or forest-bathing in 1982. Bathing in the forest, however, has nothing to do with water. The idea is to ...