forest bathing

American

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

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of forest bathing

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

Example Sentences

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It's similar to forest bathing, which emerged in Japan in the 1980s and has now become part of a range of astrotourism and wellness practices.

From BBC

From directly above them a ray of sun penetrated the gloom of the forest, bathing them in warmth.

From Literature

Try forest bathing or see a pet psychic.

From Los Angeles Times

The Japanese concept of forest bathing isn’t simply a spiritual practice, according to Willis, an Oxford University biodiversity professor who shows that different kinds of contact with plants can affect humans in measurable ways.

From Los Angeles Times

Whether your dad is into backpacking, fishing or forest bathing, he could probably use a few upgrades for his campfire cooking.

From New York Times

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