No, Shinrin-Yoku is not a new age meditation or religion. Nor is it a magical pharmaceutical drug. It is a valuable tool available to all of us, no matter our age, economic status or citizenship. For ...

Spending quiet time in a forest has been shown to lower stress hormones, calm heart rates, and even boost immune cells. This Japanese practice, known as shinrin-yoku or “forest bathing,” is more than ...

SANTA CRUZ, Argentina — When we arrive at Aguas Arriba Lodge, a cozy hideaway in the heart of the Patagonian Andes, we don’t waste any time. Our cheerful guide, Julie, spreads out a map of the ...

Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. A friend from France once said the best lunch in ...

Shinrin-yoku is the name given to the Japanese art of “forest bathing,” contemplative walks through the woods that reconnect the individual with nature and can lead to decreased stress, natural mood ...

Doesn’t everyone feel clean, calm and refreshed after a long, leisurely bath or a steamy shower? There’s a way you can reap those benefits without ever taking off your clothes or getting wet. The ...

With a little know-how, aspects of shinrin-yoku, the calming Japanese practice of spending time among trees, can be approximated indoors. By Kari Molvar Forests have been imbued with magical, ...

Incorporating it weekly could provide antidote to screen fatigue, and enhance vitality Spending time in nature and practicing mindfulness aren’t trendy new hacks — they’re ancient human defaults. One ...

Discover Japan's secrets to a long, happy life, rooted in ancient wisdom. Practices like 'Hara Hachi Bu' (eating until 80% full) and finding 'Ikigai' (purpose) promote well-being. Embracing nature ...