What Is Forest Bathing? A Simple Path to Stress Relief and Connection In today’s fast-paced world, finding calm can feel impossible. That’s where forest bathing comes in, a simple, science-backed practice that invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with nature through your senses. Originating in Japan as shinrin-yoku, forest bathing isn’t about hiking or exercise. … Read more
Forest bathing, the Japanese practice of immersing yourself in a forest’s atmosphere, is gaining global attention for its measurable health effects. Beyond its poetic name, research now shows that forest bathing can lower stress biomarkers, like cortisol, blood pressure, and heart rate, more effectively than time spent in urban parks. Why Nature Type Matters Most … Read more
Practicing Forest Bathing at Home with Houseplants In a perfect world, we’d all wander misty cedar groves every morning. But when life keeps you indoors, houseplants can help bring the forest to you. Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, is a Japanese practice that emphasizes quiet immersion in nature to soothe the nervous system and restore wellbeing. … Read more