Forest Bathing is a ‘Feel-Good’ Adventure
What is it about nature that’s so enchanting? The sounds, the sunlight dancing through the trees, the lovely scent of the forest, and fresh air – all these things comfort our senses. Stress and worry seem to fade away and we feel revitalized with a happier mood and a clear head. It’s a feeling that hard to describe, however, the Japanese call it “forest bathing” or shinrin-yoku. It seems we have drifted away from spending time outdoors. The EPA did a study that revealed the average American spends 93 percent of his/her time indoors. But it’s not too late to make a change. Even short two-hour respites of forest bathing can help you slow down and refocus....