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Shinrin-yoku, also known as nature bathing, is a mindfulness practice having emerged in Japan in the 1980s as a pschological practice with two advantages: to provide those burnt out from the tech-boom with a tranquil activity to promote mindfulness as well as to inspire people to appreciate and protect the environment.
In the 1990s, researchers began studies on the psychological benefits of nature bathing, discovering that spending more time in nature is good for our mental state.
Forest bathing also has the benefit of making us care more for the environment around us, reminding us that in order to retain its beauty, we must produce and consume as responsibly as possible while minimizing waste.
Nature bathing is not something only for Bear Grylls to do. Anybody can take part in it by simply walking through a natural environment and consciously connecting with the beauty it offers.
Our mission is to make students at the University of Waterloo more aware of the benefits of spending time and nature and to better appreciate the value of it.
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FITZGERALD, SUNNY. “Forest Bathing: What It Is and Where to Do It.” Travel, National Geographic, 18 Oct. 2019, www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/forest-bathing-nature-walk-health. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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