Shinrin-yoku, also known as forest bathing, is a Japanese practice that involves immersing in a forested environment. The exercise is a holistic approach to improving mental and physical well-being of ...

Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. A friend from France once said the best lunch in ...

Coined in the 1980s, the term 'Shinrin-yoku' is Japanese for 'forest bathing' The practice involves spending time mindfully in a natural environment Studies suggest spending time in nature is an ...

It's no surprise that fresh air is good for your health, but that doesn't always make it easier to find a balance in today's life. "Your Brain on Nature" makes a case for better, healthier, greener ...

And now, there’s even a catchy phrase to describe being outdoors: ‘Forest bathing’. More than just simply taking a stroll through your local park, ‘forest bathing’ is actually a highly involved, ...

Shinrin-yoku is a Japanese phrase for ‘forest bathing’. In this exercise you will be gently guided to a beautiful peaceful forest by practicing forest bathing with Mayumi Kataoka. To begin, get in a ...

SANTA CRUZ, Argentina — When we arrive at Aguas Arriba Lodge, a cozy hideaway in the heart of the Patagonian Andes, we don’t waste any time. Our cheerful guide, Julie, spreads out a map of the ...

Shinrin-yoku, a form of nature therapy that originated in Japan, has finally caught on stateside – but what is this outdoor business all about? Under a nimbus of eucalyptus and cypress boughs, in the ...

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