Shinrin-yoku is Japanese for "taking in the forest atmosphere" or "forest bathing." It was developed in Japan during the 1980s and has become a cornerstone of preventive health care and healing in Japanese medicine. Researchers in Japan have established a robust body of scientific literature on the health benefits of spending time under the canopy of a living forest. 

Nature therapy appears to have existed since the dawn of time in many cultures and tribes.Now research is helping to establish shinrin-yoku forest therapy throughout the world. 

The idea is simple: if a person simply visits a natural area and walks in a relaxed way, there are calming, rejuvenating and restorative benefits to be achieved. 

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The scientifically proven benefits of Shinrin-yoku include:

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• Boosted immune system functioning

• Reduced blood pressure

• Reduced stress

• Improved mood

• Increased ability to focus

• Accelerated recovery from surgery or illness

• Increased energy level

• Improved sleep

• Overall increase in sense of happiness

Shinrin-yoku

Go to a forest. Walk slowly. Breathe. Open all your senses.
This is the healing way of Shinrin-yoku forest therapy.