What is Forest Bathing or Forest Therapy?

Forest Bathing, also known as Forest Therapy originates from the Japanese practice of ‘Shinrin-yoku’ (shinrin = “forest” and yoku = “bath, bathing”) which refers to “bathing in the atmosphere of the forest”. 

Forest therapy is an experience of immersion into nature, guided via a slow, gentle walk and invitations to connect to nature using all of your senses, to bring your mind and body into a restful, relaxed state.

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