On a recent Sunday afternoon, a group of people came together for a "bath" out in a wooded area at the LSU Hilltop Arboretum. And, while it's called bathing, no water was involved. Or bathtubs. And ...

All too often, those handy solutions for stress doctors and therapists swear by only cause city dwellers more stress. I’m supposed to leave my miles-long to-do list and meditate at work, you wonder.

Imagine stepping into the woods, leaving behind the noise and stress of daily life. As you pause and breathe, a sense of calm takes over. There’s no rush or destination, only the soothing quiet of the ...

Every Thursday for the past several months, a small group of people has set out from a little building in Flagstaff to soak in the sights, sounds and smells of nature. They traipse down the sidewalk ...

Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is a Japanese practice that encourages people to immerse themselves in nature for mental and physical health benefits ...

It’s expected that by 2050, more than 60 percent of the world’s population will be living in cities. While that might be helpful for the convenience factor, it also means that we are more disconnected ...

If forest bathing sounds like a way to “become one with nature,” that’s because it is. Forest bathing and forest therapy, or shinrin-yoku, means taking in all of one’s senses through a forest ...

The idea of “forest bathing” sounds appealing in the summer, but how about in winter? It might be just what you need to “chill out” and recharge yourself in these overcharged, stressful winter days.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Let’s admit it: When it comes to outdoor recreation, Coloradans are a prideful bunch. We check off fourteeners from bucket lists with bravado, rip through ...

The Fullerton Arboretum is a popular spot for Cal State Fullerton students to unwind between classes or for families to come to watch the turtles and ducks in the pond. Juan Lazo Bautista sees the ...

If forest bathing sounds like a way to “become one with nature,” that’s because it is. Forest bathing and forest therapy, or shinrin-yoku, means taking in all of one’s senses through a forest ...