
In this episode of The Project ReWild Podcast, host Molle Dorst introduces listeners to the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku (forest bathing) — a practice so effective that it’s been adopted into Japan’s national healthcare system. Learn how this mindful immersion in the forest reduces stress, boosts immunity, and promotes wellbeing, and discover how you can try your own forest bath this week.
You’ll Learn
What Shinrin Yoku is and how it began in Japan.
Why doctors prescribe forest bathing as preventative healthcare.
The science behind its benefits: lowered cortisol, improved blood pressure, and better sleep.
How to begin your own forest bath practice.
Action StepTake your first forest bath: spend 10 minutes outdoors without headphones or distractions, moving slowly and engaging all your senses.
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