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 ...

Forest bathing might sound like a synonym for skinny-dipping. Instead, it’s spending time in a forested area (fully clothed) and soaking up the atmosphere — a metaphorical bathing of your senses in ...

Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku in Japanese, means to soak in the forest through all of your senses. In practice, forest bathing can be a slow, mindful walk in nature, where you pay close attention to ...

Forest bathing, or “shinrin-yoku” as it’s known in Japan, isn’t just another wellness trend. This nature-immersion practice has quietly transformed from an obscure Japanese therapeutic tradition to a ...

Our writer went to the woods to live deliberately … and do some forest bathing because 2026 has her burned all the way out. Here's how it went—and whether you should try it too. Raise your hand if you ...

The Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, is the therapeutic act of spending time in a forest, connecting with your senses and your surroundings. Share on Pinterest Getty ...

Caroline Roberts writes articles and notifications for CNET. She studies English at Cal Poly, and loves philosophy, Karl the Fog and a strong cup of black coffee. It's no secret that in today's world, ...

Research suggests that spending time in natural settings is beneficial to both mental and physical health. Some findings are based on the active practice of forest bathing, while others relate to ...