SEATTLE — Decades of researching the physiological and psychological benefits of time spent in nature indicate that humans function best with regular, purposeful experiences in nature. Forest bathing, ...

Mindfulness in nature is not a new practice—people have been connecting with the land for centuries. Some hike barefoot, some ...

The Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, is the therapeutic act of spending time in a forest, connecting with your senses and your surroundings. Share on Pinterest Getty ...

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 ...

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 ...

Forest bathing is changing how people vacation and recharge, replacing packed itineraries with intentional time in restorative outdoor settings. Forest walks and soft trails have gained worldwide ...

Philadelphi -- If you accompany Tami Astorino and Rachel Rubin into the forest, you're in for an invitation to explore -- gently, slowly, one sense at a time. Look around with fascination rather than ...

Forest bathing might sound like a synonym for skinny-dipping. Instead, it’s spending time in a forested area (fully clothed) and soaking up the atmosphere — a metaphorical bathing of your senses in ...