Five surprising things you’ll experience while forest bathing Forest bathing is the practice of immersing yourself in nature, being quiet and still amongst trees, or moving without intention through the foliage. Done alone or with a guide, it’s thought to have fruitful mental health benefits, as well as some surprising, self-reflective lessons ripe for the picking Writing | Sam Wright Illustrating | Rosan Magar
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e instinctively know that getting outside can make us feel better, even if we only have a few minutes a day. Forest bathing is a way of deepening our connection with nature, it’s shown to have widespread benefits for health and wellbeing, and has grown as an antidote to the stresses of modern-day living. It’s essentially the practice of slowing down and immersing ourselves in our natural surroundings – something that we can all do, no matter whether it’s in a forest, a park, or even a treelined street. In the presence of Covid-19 and beyond, our bond with nature will continue to play an important role in healing and sustaining wellbeing. If you’re thinking about developing your relationship with nature and joining a guided forest bathing experience for the first time, you may encounter some surprising benefits...
