Most of us know that stepping outside on a rough day can feel like a reset. There's something about being around trees, hearing birds, and breathing in cooler, cleaner air that just works. It turns ...

How do I know if I’m actually forest bathing? Forest medicine experts emphasize the importance of slowing down and really absorbing the forest. You should be using all your senses as you walk through ...

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 ...

Research suggests that spending time in natural settings is beneficial to both mental and physical health. Some findings are based on the active practice of forest bathing, while others relate to ...

A documentary on how walking in the woods reveals the science and mindfulness of Forest Bathing. We've known for a long time that taking a walk outdoors can be beneficial for mental health. But new ...

I want to preface this by saying, I hate mud. As a late-diagnosed AuDHD (an unofficial term used to describe someone with both autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) woman, walking on ...

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 ...

Before you grab your loofah and head for the nearest tree, let's clear something up. Forest bathing, though initially sounding like a quiet bath in the forest, has nothing to do with soap, showers or ...

Douglas fir trees in Mt. Hood National Forest outside Zigzag, Ore. (Rick Bowmer/AP) There is a new field of medicine that might sound too good to be true. The therapy can reduce stress, lower blood ...

Exposure to nature has been proven to reduce both stress hormones and blood pressure, as well as fuel white blood cell activity and creativity overall. There are ways of conjuring an outdoor ...

Forest bathing isn't just a regular walk in the woods; it's a way to rejuvenate and clear your mind. This ancient Japanese practice is all about slowing down and feeling the “awe” of the forest. In ...