What is Forest Bathing? Forest bathing, known in Japan as Shinrin-yoku, is the simple yet profound practice of immersing yourself in the atmosphere of the forest. It’s not about hiking or exercising — it’s about slowing down, breathing deeply, and fully engaging with the natural world around you using all five senses. As you walk gently among the trees, you take in the forest through sight, sound, smell, touch, and even taste. You might pause to listen to birdsong echoing through the branches, feel the texture of bark beneath your fingertips, breathe in the earthy scent of moss and leaves, […]