Forest Bathing: A Simple Yet Powerful Nature Meditation

Have you ever been in a forest alone? And have you ever heard of forest bathing? This is a simple yet powerful nature meditation. It is a method of meditation that is traced back to the 1980s in Japan. Originally, it is called Shinrin-yoku, which is roughly translated into “taking in the medicine or atmosphere of the forest.”

Forest bathing is a very simple meditation method. You will find yourself immersed in nature, and truly connecting with the surrounding things through your sense of sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch.

Forest bathing can be considered as a meditation therapy. So what are the mental and physical benefits that this simple yet powerful meditation brings us?

• Developing a fresh viewpoint on trying circumstances.
• Developing stress management abilities.
• Increasing awareness of oneself.
• Concentration on the now.
• Reducing unfavorable feelings.
• Increasing creativity and inventiveness.
• Increasing tolerance and patience.
• Better sleep
• Stronger mental health