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 ...

In a way, it’s a bit of guided meditation. It makes us stop and be present in nature, instead of, ‘I got to get to the top of ...

Naturalist and environmental advocate John Muir spent a lot of time in the great outdoors, hiking and simply being in the open air of the American West in the late 1800s and early 1900s. “In every ...

I’ve always had an overactive mind and am one of those people who struggle to ‘turn off’. You know those memes where two people are talking and the other person is smiling intently, but in their head ...

SEATTLE — You're going forest bathing. Will you need a towel? It's a question that Michael Stein-Ross, a founder and guide at Seattle's Cascadia Forest Therapy, hears often. The short answer is "no" 一 ...

Get the rest you deserve Rawson Report showing you some must haves for better sleep, getting some help from our Hearst partners at Men's health unveiling its 2024 Sleep Awards. This is the go neck ...

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 ...

Guests at The Tawny Hotel in Staffordshire can book a forest bathing experience in the stunning 70-acre rewilded grounds - The Tawny Hotel This year, a forest bathing garden was crowned the winner of ...

Originating globally from a desire to avoid daytime heat and crowds, coupled with a surge in astro-tourism, the year saw the rise of noctourism. This trend’s vibe is the world after sunset! This means ...