forest bathing
Sign in to savethumb|268x268px|Example of practicing shinrin-yoku Shinrin-yoku (Japanese: 森林浴, 森林 (shinrin, "forest") + 浴 (yoku, "bath, bathing.")), also known as forest bathing, is a practice or process of therapeutic relaxation where one spends time in a forest or natural atmosphere, focusing on sensory engagement to connect with nature.
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- History
- Antiquity
- Middle Ages
- Since the 19th century
- Finland
- Japan
- South Korea
- United States
- Practice
- Reported health benefits
- Immune system booster
- Mental health and mood improvement
- Decrease in blood pressure and stress
- Challenging the effects
- See also
- References
thumb|268x268px|Example of practicing shinrin-yoku Shinrin-yoku (Japanese: 森林浴, 森林 (shinrin, "forest") + 浴 (yoku, "bath, bathing.")), also known as forest bathing, is a practice or process of therapeutic relaxation where one spends time in a forest or natural atmosphere, focusing on sensory engagement to connect with nature.
The practice has gained popularity in various regions in the United States, particularly in California. Shinrin-yoku can be seen as similar to other adopted east-to-west health trends, such as yoga and meditation, in that it has been linked to numerous health benefits and can be performed solo, guided, and/or with others.