Forest Bathing

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Spending time in nature can improve one’s health.

Forest Therapy is rooted in the Japanese practice of Shinnin-yoku, often translated as “forest bathing”. The term refers to taking in the forest or nature atmosphere.  It is a therapy developed in Japan during the 1980s, becoming a cornerstone of preventative health care and healing in Japanese medicine.  Studies have demonstrated reductions in stress, anger, anxiety, depression, and sleeplessness as the health benefits of spending time amongst trees and nature.

Images of nature in a health care or corporate setting have much of the same benefits. Visual connections with nature provide an refuge for the body and the mind.  Images of nature encourages “Forest Bathing” when needed.