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

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 ...

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 ...

"Being in nature not only made me feel calmer, but also made me identify areas in my life that aren’t serving my needs." ...

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

NEW HOPE, Pennsylvania -- Sharon Lohse loves plants, flowers and all things horticultural. She even took home a Garden Distinction Award while transforming her garden at home. "The forest is a place ...

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 ...

BEND, Ore. — Mindy Lockhart likens connecting with nature to developing a friendship. “You want to hang out with your friends on a frequent basis,” Lockhart said. “Think of your relationship with ...

A group of people forest bathing in Atlanta with Quinnie Cook-Richardson, who owns and runs several forest-bathing retreats in the city. Courtesy of K. Anoa Monsho As an awkward, leggy young girl, I ...