Introduction to Shinrin Yoku

[jaibhimadevi]

I'm not Japanese, but I've done this naturally since I was a kid; and always I would wander until I would find my "spot"- my perfect place in that particular area of forest to just sit, watch, and listen. The Japanese have done the rest of the world a favor for naming and describing a behavior that's really instinctual- only forgotten and buried in modern (especially urban) life.

[Venicebeachvids]

I go almost every weekend, all weekend. The doctor says, "whatever you are doing, keep it up". No problem Doc. Can do :)

[mymagickalautisticjourney]

Thank you for posting this. Shinrin-yoku has changed my life! I keep a sketch journal of my experience of each forest visit. It helps me relive my time in the woods. I sketch from memory after processing my walks in the days that follow. I have sketched from life on my walks but I prefer to sit and absorb, emptying my mind.

[terriflynn]

I remember how much I love the outdoors as a young girl. Now I have a name for it. It's so freeing. I am using it in my art workshops to help people connect more effortlessly with themselves and their art. The results are astounding.

[christophermoore]

"You fill up my senses, like a night in the forest."  John Denver was apparently a prophet as well as a poet.

[andi]

I've had to do this since I was a child. I can feel the imbalance whenever I skip going for a bit. Just a natural pull. I'd like to become a guide. It's a goal of mine I hope to work on with this new year.

[shamanizing]

Thank Sara for the Wonderful information on the Benefits of spending time in nature.
well spoken. Subscribed
Blessings
Ken

[Fulano-de-Tal]

Thank you, Joanna, for alerting me to this video, and to Shinrin Yoku!

[ChristopherThomasVillano]

Happy days enjoy being alive and blessings of the forest Namaste

[hazelrevayseifert]

Just listening and watching this de-stresses me...so looking forward to the real experience with you as the guide, my son!

[goemjnm]

I often go mountain biking to "bliss out" - and stop to listen to trees & breeze...     I call it Shinrin-Yoku'ing...!    

[ms.peggmeetmilitarylove]

I will be doing this in the Forest..The Avenue of the Giants..  I would love to enjoy the Forests of Japan

[theodorelavilottesantedupi]

Very interesting to find and preserve forest to walk silently and practice both shinrin yoku and namba aruki walk.

[francismausley]

"Man is organic with the world. His inner life molds the environment and is itself deeply affected by it." "The country is the world of the soul, the city is the world of bodies." ~ Baha'i Faith

[JohnSmith-lkcy]

It's about time humans realised this!

[enerleaf]

Thank you for this educational piece. Yes, it has been very intuitive to find such forest bathing as beneficial to my well-being. Do you know if it would be helpful to designate an forest area as a 'certified" shinrin-yoku area? I'm in Middle Tennessee)

[persebra]

tonight is the first time i am hearing about this. it sounds wonderful, in the summer in a really nice park. i have a lot of weed cluttered abandoned lots in my neighborhood and believe me, its natural, but its not a good feeling. 

[jonkeowalkingtours]

I've following this for several months and I'm very interested in getting more information.

[breathethesun]

Ticks love it when you sit in higher grass.

[christophermoore]

If you do this, don't wear any scents, perfumes or colognes (or patchouli, you hippie), and don't smoke (not even weed, you hippie).