Feeling Stressed? Clear Your Mind and Relax by Forest Bathing
The term forest bathing conjures up all kinds of mental images. It s scientifically proven to be a great stress reliever, and don t worry, there s no reason to disrobe and you probably won t need a towel.
There s plenty to makes us all feel the pressure with non-stop pandemic news, guidelines, and protocols, plus the holidays are here. All of us could benefit from some Forest bathing. It s a Japanese concept known as Shinrin-yoku and involves spending some times in the outdoors, specifically in the forests.
Don t think taking a hike, going for a run, or ascending a mountain peak. Simply get yourself in mother nature s world with birds, streams, and in come cases, just pure quietness. Walk leisurely and if possible, just sit and soak it all in.