18/11/2022
Have you ever wondered why you feel so good when you’re outdoors?
I know when I go out on hikes, it feels almost as if there is some kind of magic to being outdoors - I get energized, refreshed and feel alive. There are profound biological effects to being outside.
Forest bathing or shinrin-yoku means immersing yourself in nature, preferably in the form of a relaxed walk under a live canopy of trees. Benefits of forest bathing are:
-Increased cognitive function
-Increased energy
-Improved sleep
-Improved immune system
-Reduced blood pressure
-Improved recovery from injury
-Improved mood