The Japanese discovered “forest bathing” decades ago. Claims of its benefits seemed a bit too good to be true but concrete scientific evidence convinced me to try it. Here's what happened
I did not know about the science behind it!! But I always seek out trees on every trip I go on. It feels like coming home no matter where I am in the world
I relate to this so much! I am currently in England with time to roam slowly in the forest, to breath through my feet, to root in the land. I find a short walk among these ancient trees to be invigorating, calmingly potent.
Thank you!
"Anyone who knows me even a little bit knows that I have a severe allergy to all sorts of overly promoted "spiritual" things. All that “peace and love, man” - the hippie stuff? It irks me. Hell, even trying to do yoga without bursting into laughter is a serious struggle for me. I just can’t relate. So when I first heard of the alleged positive impact of Shinrin-yoku or “forest bathing” - A concept discovered in Japan in the 1980’s - I was extremely skeptical. As usual. But then I read not one not two but several serious studies on the matter and they all seemed to point to the fact that this method has powerful physical impact on our organism."
I did not know about the science behind it!! But I always seek out trees on every trip I go on. It feels like coming home no matter where I am in the world
Yes I was REALLY surprised myself and kinda relieved as well that I could practice this serenely knowing the benefits are real!
I relate to this so much! I am currently in England with time to roam slowly in the forest, to breath through my feet, to root in the land. I find a short walk among these ancient trees to be invigorating, calmingly potent.
Thank you!
"Anyone who knows me even a little bit knows that I have a severe allergy to all sorts of overly promoted "spiritual" things. All that “peace and love, man” - the hippie stuff? It irks me. Hell, even trying to do yoga without bursting into laughter is a serious struggle for me. I just can’t relate. So when I first heard of the alleged positive impact of Shinrin-yoku or “forest bathing” - A concept discovered in Japan in the 1980’s - I was extremely skeptical. As usual. But then I read not one not two but several serious studies on the matter and they all seemed to point to the fact that this method has powerful physical impact on our organism."
I’m glad you’re practicing it in your own way. Something very special, even magical about those forests on the British isles… Much love 🤗