The Benefits of Forest Bathing

By: Nick Jones on 4:39 PM

We all know how wonderful being in nature can make us feel. For millennia, we've understood it. These aspects give us a feeling of warmth, the sounds of the forest, the smell of the woods, the sunshine playing through the leaves, the fresh clean air. They alleviate our fear and anxiety, encourage us to relax and to think more clearly. Being in nature will revive our mood, renew and rejuvenate us, giving us back our energies and vitality.

In Japan, they engage in an activity that is called forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku. In Japanese, Shinrin means "forest," and yoku means "bath." So, shinrin-yoku means soaking in the environment of the forest, or bringing our senses into the forest. Forest bathing is a chance for individuals to take time off, calm down and contribute to nature. We agree it may be part of the combination of social prescribing operations," the Observer told Stuart Dainton of the Woodland Trust." "Construction is proof of its advantages."

So how does one exactly do it?

Select a spot first. Be sure you've left behind your phone and camera. You can wander aimlessly and painfully. There are no devices you need. Let your guide be your body. Where it needs to lead you, listen. Get your nose followed. And take the time. If you don't get there it doesn't matter. You won't go anywhere. You savour nature's noises, textures and sights and let the forest in.

In the five senses, the secret to unlocking the strength of the forest is. Through your head, eyes, nose, throat, hands and feet, let nature join. Listen to the song of the birds and the wind rustling through the trees' leaves. Look at the trees' numerous greens and the sunshine that passes through the leaves. Smell the woodland smell and inhale the perfect aromatherapy of phytoncides. When you take deep breaths, enjoy the freshness of the air.

When you do these, you’ve found the bridge to happiness. Don’t know where to start? There are plenty of Davao nature and hotel resorts that are a good place to do some forest bathing. Appreciate the art and benefits that come with it as you and your family book a stay in one of Davao’s family friendly resorts like malagos.com. The best thing about doing staycations like this is that you’re taking part and contributing in the quest to save mother earth. Environment friendly hotel resorts in Davao such as Malagos Garden, are one of the top leading resorts to pioneer this activity.