NAME OF METHOD/TOOL/TECHNIQUE

Forest bathing

TARGET GROUP:

Trainers, educators, care providers etc.

AUTHOR'S/ ORGANISATION'S NAME

Yeh, Ming-Chia & Burton, Amy & Wu, Yi-Jhen & Liu, Ya-Chen.

LINK TO METHOD (IN ENGLISH)

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/365448684_Effects_of_forest_bathing_on_mental_health_in_middle-aged_and_older_individuals_-A_narrative_review_Published_in_Journal_of_Sports_Performance_September_2022_92_p107-120

BRIEF SUMMARY

This Japanese practice is a process of relaxation; known in Japan as shinrin yoku. The simple method of being calm and quiet amongst the trees, observing nature around you whilst breathing deeply can help both adults and children de-stress and boost health and wellbeing in a natural way.