Forest Bathing is a concept that originated in Japan in the 1980's, called Shinrin Yoku in Japanese.
It has become a vital part of slow living for me, going out into the woods and finding moments of calm and relaxation after a busy day or week. Now that the days are getting longer and there is more sunlight in the evenings, it's become easier to find time to go outside. The woods are bursting green and purple with leaves and flowers. It's a wonderful place to find yourself in and heal from worries and anxieties.

Main research sources

Forest Bathing:
National Library of Medicine (article by Qing Li): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti....

History of British Woodlands:
Oliver Rackham (Woodlands, Trees and Woodland in British Landscape, The History of Countryside)

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Time Stamps:
00:00 00:40 Intro
00:41 02:34 What is Forest Bathing
02:35 05:04 How I practice forest bathing
05:05 06:05 Importance of trees
06:06 06:55 British woodland history
06:56 08:03 Bluebell fairies
08:04 11:37 Why Forest Bathing helps

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