Shinrin-yoku is the Japanese practice of forest bathing, a therapeutic technique prescribed to patients in Japan to help lower their blood pressure and stress levels, alleviate depression and anxiety, increase immune and autonomic function, improve sleep, and boost mood, creativity, energy, and concentration.

Many studies have been done throughout the world to test the efficacy of this technique with significant positive results proving it to be a viable form of preventive care and auxiliary treatment.

A forest bath is exactly what it sounds like, an immersion into a forest. Letting the sounds, smells, sights and feels of nature wash over you and clear your mind.

It is essentially a form of meditation in nature. Whether you decide to walk or sit, take in all the sights or close your eyes, spend 15 minutes or 4 hours, it will have a measurable impact on your health.

It can be helpful to try and clear your mind as you start your bath, though, the power and beauty of nature usually takes over and clears your mind as you get going.

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