Forest Bathing as a Way to Recharge Your Energy: The Japanese Know How to Get Rid of Anxiety and Feel Better
If you're feeling low on energy, try shinrin-yoku, which translates from Japanese as "forest bathing."
In the land of the rising sun, this method is often used to restore one's strength with the help of nature.
Shinrin-yoku is a forest meditation practice that allows one to immerse oneself in the atmosphere of nature and experience it with all five senses: sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch.
Research confirms that spending time in the forest strengthens the immune system, mental health, reduces stress levels, improves heart function and stabilizes blood pressure.
There are no strict rules – you just need to go for a walk in the forest, and you can do this either completely alone or as part of a small group.
All you need to do is walk slowly between the trees, enjoy the melodic singing of birds, watch the clouds move across the sky, touch the grass, wander along a shallow stream and breathe in the fresh air with full lungs.
Being in nature helps you calm down and cope with anxiety.
Try asking yourself a few questions: “How do I feel?”, “What am I dreaming about?” and “What experiences would I like to share with the river or the tree?” The answers to these questions will help you relax and improve your well-being.
