Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku; 森林浴)

Taking in the forest atmosphere; immersing oneself in nature using one’s senses. See also Attention Restoration Theory and phytoncides.

Reference:

Kotera, Y., Richardson, M., & Sheffield, D. (2022). Effects of shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) and nature therapy on mental health: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 20(1), 337-361. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-020-00363-4

Tsunetsugu, Y., Park, B. J., & Miyazaki, Y. (2010). Trends in research related to “Shinrin-yoku”(taking in the forest atmosphere or forest bathing) in Japan. Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine, 15(1), 27-37. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12199-009-0091-z