In 1982, an official in the Japanese Forestry Agency proposed a new term for a practice that had no formal name in Japan or anywhere else: shinrin-yoku, or “forest bathing.” The concept was simple.

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Tired? Stressed? The Japanese art of forest bathing or "shinrin yoku" may be the cure for the ills of your urban life. There are no bath towels, soap or candles in sight, because this involves slow ...

Can forests have a soothing impact on our mental well-being? The answer lies in experiencing it. The sounds of birds chirping, the rustling of leaves and the absence of urban noise seem utopic in the ...

The nervous system, also known as the body's primary command, control and communication network, comprises the brain, spinal cord and nerves. It regulates bodily functions by transmitting electrical ...

In the present times, due to the hectic life, many people are suffering from many mental problems like stress and depression. The pressure of work from home to office has made people victims of ...

No, Shinrin-Yoku is not a new age meditation or religion. Nor is it a magical pharmaceutical drug. It is a valuable tool available to all of us, no matter our age, economic status or citizenship. For ...