The Art and Science of Forest Bathing with Dr Qing Li

Shinrin-Yoku or forest bathing is the practice of spending time in the forest for better health, happiness and a sense of calm. A pillar of Japanese culture for decades, Shinrin-Yoku is a way to reconnect with nature, from walking mindfully in the woods, to a break in your local park, to walking barefoot on your lawn.

Forest Medicine expert, Dr Qing Li's research has proven that spending time around trees (even filling your home with house plants and vaporising essential tree oils) can reduce blood pressure, lower stress, boost energy, boost immune system and even help you to lose weight. In this video, filmed in Blackwood Forest, Dr Li introduces forest bathing, why it originated in Japan, and explains why you need to get out into the forest today.

Along with his years of ground-breaking research, anecdotes on the life-changing power of trees, Dr Li provides the practical ways for you to try forest bathing for yourself in his book Shinrin-Yoku: The Art and Science of Forest Bathing.


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[walkyourwhy]

Imagine... allowing and empowering forests to regenerate will expand the capacity for humanity to regenerate - individually and collectively. May we all more clearly see and more deeply feel our vital connection with Earth - in time to thrive together. Thank you Dr. Qing Li for helping guide us back to nature... I hear the forest calling... time for a bath!

[Ajumi-]

i'm reading studies about this topic every day and everything Dr Qing Li says is proven. It is actually proven that even 5min in a forest are already beneficial. Already by thinking about visiting the forest later, one relaxes. But it was not possible to find huge differences between doing anything "special" (like he might promote in his book) comparing to just sitting or walking or even doing an activity one has no interest into at all in the forest - one will still have the health benefits.

[adamforest]

I went to Vermont spent five days immersing myself in the forest and was able to completely stop taking blood pressure medication now I know why... I'm actually heading back right now to spend another five this guy is dead on great work and I hope he enjoys his retirement

[rishabhtiwari]

It’s lovely sir.. I am also reading your book forest bathing: Shinjinee yoku which I think is the must book to read for all who love nature

[RitaHartmann]

There is a Scandinavian place in Portland Oregon named Nordic Northwest which has forest bathing sessions on its land. It is wonderful when people learn positive customs from other cultures.

[Communitysunshine]

Thank you Penguin Books and Dr. Live for this important and lovely video! 💜

[Jungle.D.OutDoors]

I really wanna say thanks for the information Dr I practice this my self

[claudiasiefer]

@ 2:10 : "For example Shinrin-Yoku can reduce blood pressure", etc. The subtitles read "senior" instead of "Shinrin -Yoku" in which the syllables are run together.

[Anna-HelenaIennaco]

🍀🌲Thank you very much🍀🌲
🌳🙏🏼🍃🍀🌴🌵🌿🪴🌲🦚🌱☘️

[oakridgemall]

Conclusion: people need to stop chopping and burning down forests, and planting much more trees, and wandering through them. A very tall order indeed.

[earthlycolorbrown]

Will read it too but unsure where to find forest to bath in here!

[linnwilson]

I go to the jungle or woods everyday . hugs some trees, kiss some flowers, play with the dog

[maripalmah]

That's why we need to plant more trees instead of cutting them. Is our breath

[foresttherapy]

subtitle: there are 62 Forest Therapy "Bases" not businesses... in 2020 there are 65 by the way

[Vivldi]

What essential oils can I use at home to simulate forest bathing?