Imagine stepping into the woods, leaving behind the noise and stress of daily life. As you pause and breathe, a sense of calm takes over. There’s no rush or destination, only the soothing quiet of the ...

You’re in the woods. You take a deep breath and just listen. No headphones, no conversation; you’re alone with the wind rustling the trees, the smell of the oak and — oh yeah — a guide. In the past ...

Step aside Military Sleep Method, there’s a new mediation technique I rely on to fall asleep fast and sleep through the night ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Sherry Mukasa Matemachani, a certified wellness practitioner and lifestyle contributor, is promoting the practice of forest bathing as a way to enhance well-being through nature ...

SEATTLE — You're going forest bathing. Will you need a towel? It's a question that Michael Stein-Ross, a founder and guide at Seattle's Cascadia Forest Therapy, hears often. The short answer is "no" 一 ...

KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine — Jennifer Comeau spent much of her childhood in nature, climbing willow trees, enjoying picnics in green spaces, and connecting with the outdoor world all around her. Nowadays, ...

Forest therapy’s mental health benefits. Sara Holger, the founder of Project Get Outdoors, helps youth leaders become certified forest therapy guides. Health professionals have found that when ...

For Linda Lombardo, stepping into the forest is like entering a portal into another world. “I’m aware of all the life around me, the intelligence and wisdom of the trees and other living beings — they ...

SNOHOMISH — What does a forest sound like? On a Sunday morning in November, forest bathers in the depths of Lord Hill Regional Park listened to the gradual descent of water droplets, as the remnants ...