Forest Bathing: An Ancient Practice Validated by Modern Science

[Judi Lynn]

By
Paula Tsoni
November 2, 2024



Forest bathing describes a therapeutic immersion of the senses in a forest environment. Credit: Paula Tsoni

Nature connection, with its healing properties to the mind and body, is gaining new momentum in recent years through the trending practice of the so-called forest bathing or forest therapy.

Although the habit of spending time in nature to heal from mental and physical ailments has been recorded by ancient writers and traditions in various cultures across the globe, latest scientific research has ratified it by attributing specific healing properties to forest ecosystems.

While the movement of forest bathing, originally named Shinrin-yoku, started as a response to the increasing urbanization in the 1980s, it seems that there is actually more to it than just a wellness trend.

Is forest bathing the new yoga?

The English term forest bathing was chosen to describe an immersion in nature; not just spending time in a forest environment, but also observing and consciously engaging within its ecosystem using all the senses.

More:
https://greekreporter.com/2024/11/02/forest-bathing-therapy/

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[Judi Lynn]

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