I first learned about forest bathing years ago, and began practicing in earnest during the pandemic. It's now a mandatory part of my week!

(I haven't been able to convince my kids to join me, so it's just me and my husband for now.)

https://www.tpl.org/happiestoutside/forestbathing

#ForestBathing
#MentalHealth

**Did you know forest bathing in Japan reduces stress levels by 12.4%?

Forest bathing, or Shinrin-yoku, is a traditional Japanese practice that involves spending time in the woods to promote physical and mental well-being. Studies have shown that the natural environment has a profound impact on our mental and emotional health.

"Trees are the earth's infinite library" - Chinese proverb.

What's your favorite way to unwind in nature?

#ForestBathing #NatureTherapy #Wellbeing

Yesterday I had a lovely walk with my family in a nature reserve not far from our house. We had a picnic and it was nice to just sit and enjoy the peace and quiet. The rhododendrons were also spectacular 🌺 hope all you reading this have also had good weekends and have something fun you're looking forward to this week!

#forestbathing #simplethings #cheapfun

New research suggests the healing effects of forests may not come from tree scents alone. A study on essential oils found little measurable benefit, reinforcing growing evidence that immersion in living ecosystems, not bottled nature, may be what truly restores human well-being.

https://wildhunt.org/2026/05/new-research-suggests-forests-heal-through-immersion-not-bottling.html

#pagan #forests #journalofenvironmentalpsychology #nature #science #ecospirituality #forestbathing #trees

"Negative Space”

Genre(s): Nature Photography

#photography
#forest #naturephotography #ancientforest #oldgrowth #forestbathing

Walk in the afternoon. Few people out and about, wonder if humans had enough summer already after 5 days?
Mountains hardly visible in the haze.

Spaziergang am Nachmittag. Nur wenige Leute draussen. Ob die Menschen nach 5 Tagen bereits genug Sommer hatten?
Die Berge sind im Dunst fast nicht zu erkennen.

#Waldbaden #forestbathing #Spazieren #Spaziergang #walk #walking #Emmental #Schweiz #Switzerland #summer #Sommer