The Joy of Forest Bathing: The Mysterious Japanese Art of Shinrin-Yoku

Being present in a forest can produce mental, emotional, and physical health benefits; The Joy of Forest Bathing is a simple antidote to our nature-starved lives.

Forest bathing, or shirin-yoku as it's called in Japan, is the meditative practice of connecting with nature, and disconnecting from the distractions of daily life. Simply being present in a forest, or other wild area, can produce mental, emotional, and physical health benefits. Practitioners and advocates of forest bathing have consistently reported a significant drop in anxiety, and overall higher quality of life.

Leaving modern life for a period to allow nature to wash over you will call out a mental shift within you. People often note that they realize they are prioritize their errands, chores, and other distractionsover mental health and wellness. Forest bathing is the simple ointment we need in our nature-starved lives.

The Joy of Forest Bathing is both an invitation to take up the practice, and to find inspiration to connect with nature to heal your mind and spirit.