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 of walking ...

Forest bathing involves slowing down, disconnecting from technology, and engaging with the sights, sounds and smells of ...

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 of walking ...

Now that fall is here, there are lots of chances to make fall planters for outdoors and autumn arrangements inside. Throughout the Lancaster County area are talks about fall perennials, compost and ...

Used as a preventative measure against stress in Japan, I gave forest bathing a go to gain first-hand experience of its ...

A walk in Garden of the Gods with Jane Scanlon, Nature & Forest Therapy guide, is an opportunity to borrow a sense of peace as autumn beauty embraces the spirit. Scanlon, who lives in Woodland Park, ...

It’s expected that by 2050, more than 60 percent of the world’s population will be living in cities. While that might be helpful for the convenience factor, it also means that we are more disconnected ...

Don’t worry, you won’t be rolling in the dirt or stripping down to your undies.

When Diana Markuson steps into the forest, she feels better. “It’s just my happy place,” the Conroe resident said. The retired psychiatric nurse wanted to share that feeling with others. After reading ...

Forest bathing is a mindful, meditative practice. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku in Japanese, ...