Forest bathing, or “shinrin-yoku” as it’s known in Japan, isn’t just another wellness trend. This nature-immersion practice has quietly transformed from an obscure Japanese therapeutic tradition to a ...

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 ...

“I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in tune once more.” ~John Burroughs My recent trips to Yosemite and Yellowstone National Parks reinforced that it was time to write ...

A documentary on how walking in the woods reveals the science and mindfulness of Forest Bathing. We've known for a long time that taking a walk outdoors can be beneficial for mental health. But new ...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Italian scientists documented something interesting: in areas with more trees per capita, the number and severity of COVID-19 cases were lower than in places with fewer ...

Douglas fir trees in Mt. Hood National Forest outside Zigzag, Ore. (Rick Bowmer/AP) There is a new field of medicine that might sound too good to be true. The therapy can reduce stress, lower blood ...

Don’t worry, you won’t be rolling in the dirt or stripping down to your undies.

I want to preface this by saying, I hate mud. As a late-diagnosed AuDHD (an unofficial term used to describe someone with both autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) woman, walking on ...