I’ve spent most of my adult life in the northwoods, where forest bathing, as I understood it, just meant going outside. So I admit to a dose of skepticism about the phenomenon. Naming—branding!—the ...

Discover how U.S. city retreats blend spa services, yoga classes and urban forest-bathing escapes for deep rejuvenation.

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 ...

More than a thousand studies (and growing) show that time spent in nature can have a reset effect, washing away the anxieties and stresses of everyday life. A 2019 study published in Current ...

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 ...

Spending time in the forest isn't just enjoyable, it's good for your health. NPR's Life Kit has research-backed exercises to try the next time you're among trees. Step into the forest, it's hard not ...

Scientists have found a cheap and effective way to reduce anxiety that doesn't involve any medication: forest bathing. Forest bathing stems from a Japanese healing practice called shinrin-yoku which ...

This story was originally published on August 24, 2023 and has been updated to include a rerun of the podcast episode. There is a moment of awe that washes over you when you step into a forest.

You are walking slowly through a forest with birds gently chirping around you. The wind glides through the trees, and you bend down to scoop up some earth, noticing the aroma. Relaxed yet? That ...

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 ...

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Together, these discoveries suggest that spending time in forests — a practice known in Japan as “Shinrinyoku” or forest bathing — does more than refresh the mind. It may also strengthen the immune ...