forest bathing

American  

[fawr-ist bey-thing, for-] / ˈfɔr ɪst ˌbeɪ ðɪŋ, ˈfɒr- /

noun

1. the practice of being in nature, especially an area with trees, as an act of sensory immersion undertaken for physiological and psychological health benefits.

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Etymology

Origin of forest bathing

First recorded in 2000–05; translation of Japanese shinrin yoku

Example Sentences

Hike, try forest bathing or a sound bath, or take an in-person meditation class.

From Los Angeles Times

“Forest bathing is the practice of immersing yourself in nature, engaging all of your senses in the present moment,” Braden says.

From Seattle Times

And you don’t have to dive in headfirst to reap the benefits of forest bathing.

From Seattle Times

She’s a fan of “forest bathing,” a practice of spending time in nature.

From Washington Post

Sitting atop a hillside, amid farmland and ancient monasteries, it’s a plum spot for forest bathing, and a bucolic base from which guests can set off for a Buddhist pilgrimage site, bike through fields dotted with prayer flags, or spend an afternoon foraging for mushrooms.

From New York Times