Forest bathing emerged in Japan in the 1980s as a physiological and psychological exercise called shinrin-yoku, meaning “forest bathing” or “taking in the forest atmosphere.” Now this type of walking ...

People who know me would probably consider me a treehugger. While I’ve never actually hugged a tree, this impression would not be far from the truth. (Although I have to say there are some trees I ...

This story was originally published on August 24, 2023 and has been updated to include a rerun of the podcast episode. There is a moment of awe that washes over you when you step into a forest.

You’re going forest bathing. Will you need a towel? It’s a question that Michael Stein-Ross, a founder and guide at Seattle’s Cascadia Forest Therapy, hears often. The short answer is “no” 一 though in ...

This is a tale of forest bathing and killer cells. How can you resist? For those who might feel a little uneasy about what the practice of forest bathing demands, rest assured that no water is ...