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 ...

The sound of quaking aspen leaves rustling in the wind. The way the sunlight falls through conifer branches. The sound of the river over smooth stones. These are just some of the things one might ...

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 ...

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Spending time in the forest isn't just enjoyable, it's good for your health. NPR's Life Kit has research-backed exercises to try the next time you're among trees. Step into the forest, it's hard not ...

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 ...

Northern Michigan is synonymous with lush spring wildflower walks, summer evening strolls, fall color hikes and winter snowshoe treks. But have you heard of “forest bathing”? It’s magnificent in every ...

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For Linda Lombardo, stepping into the forest is like entering a portal into another world. “I’m aware of all the life around me, the intelligence and wisdom of the trees and other living beings — they ...

Book Retreats named Japan the top destination in all of Asia. Feeling overworked, undervalued, and generally a bit frazzled? Then, it's time to start planning a wellness-focused getaway that will ...