Tired? Stressed? The Japanese art of forest bathing or "shinrin yoku" may be the cure for the ills of your urban life. There are no bath towels, soap or candles in sight, because this involves slow ...

Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is a Japanese practice of mindful immersion in nature to reduce stress and improve health.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. Spending time in nature is not just a pleasant escape, it is ...

The nervous system, also known as the body's primary command, control and communication network, comprises the brain, spinal cord and nerves. It regulates bodily functions by transmitting electrical ...

Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. A friend from France once said the best lunch in ...

In the present times, due to the hectic life, many people are suffering from many mental problems like stress and depression. The pressure of work from home to office has made people victims of ...

Doesn’t everyone feel clean, calm and refreshed after a long, leisurely bath or a steamy shower? There’s a way you can reap those benefits without ever taking off your clothes or getting wet. The ...

My children and I spent some time in the forests of the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra recently. The property we stayed in was located in a private forest and we woke up to the sound of ...

No, Shinrin-Yoku is not a new age meditation or religion. Nor is it a magical pharmaceutical drug. It is a valuable tool available to all of us, no matter our age, economic status or citizenship. For ...

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