Tree bathing

You don't need to go forest bathing to get health benefits from nature. Even small green spaces can help, but quality matters

Everything you need to know about forest bathing, from the benefits to how to do it.

What is forest bathing, how does it work and how do trees affect us? We have spoken with Lara Keuthen: Lara writes for the sustainable online magazine #Peppermynta and has recently finished her education as a forest bath trainer and gives you (and us) a deeper insight into the concept. | Green Travel Blog #greenpearls #greentravelblog #forestbathing #shinrinyoku

In Upper Bavaria’s Mangfall Valley, the forest is still surprisingly lush. There has hardly been any deforestation in the water basin around Munich, and

Schemata Architects has renovated a traditional sento or public bathhouse in Tokyo adding modern touches including a bar serving beer.

Shinrin yoku or, more commonly 'forest bathing', involves spending time in nature in mindfulness, and has been shown to dramatically reduce health complaints.

Trees carry powerful healing abilities and soul wisdom. Learn how to tap into the spiritual and healing power of trees for yourself in this new post!

Forest bathing does not require water or a bathing suit, nor does it even offer the opportunity for skinny dipping (well, actually, maybe it does but that's up to you). Forest bathing is the act of entering a forested area and tuning into the sights, sounds, smells and surroundings such that you're getting a dose of nature that will improve your well-being.

Cascade, the sculpture above by SWON Design, is a cast glass wall situated in a landscaped garden setting on the shores of Lake Ontario in Toronto. It