Happiful August 2020
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Five surprising<br />
things you’ll<br />
experience while<br />
forest bathing<br />
Forest bathing is the practice of<br />
immersing yourself in nature,<br />
being quiet and still amongst<br />
trees, or moving without<br />
intention through the foliage.<br />
Done alone or with a guide, it’s<br />
thought to have fruitful mental<br />
health benefits, as well as some<br />
surprising, self-reflective lessons<br />
ripe for the picking<br />
Writing | Sam Wright<br />
Illustrating | Rosan Magar<br />
We instinctively<br />
know that getting<br />
outside can make<br />
us feel better, even<br />
if we only have a few minutes<br />
a day. Forest bathing is a way<br />
of deepening our connection<br />
with nature, it’s shown to have<br />
widespread benefits for health<br />
and wellbeing, and has grown<br />
as an antidote to the stresses of<br />
modern-day living.<br />
It’s essentially the practice of<br />
slowing down and immersing<br />
ourselves in our natural<br />
surroundings – something that we<br />
can all do, no matter whether it’s<br />
in a forest, a park, or even a treelined<br />
street.<br />
In the presence of Covid-19<br />
and beyond, our bond with<br />
nature will continue to play<br />
an important role in healing<br />
and sustaining wellbeing. If<br />
you’re thinking about<br />
developing your<br />
relationship with<br />
nature and joining a<br />
guided forest bathing<br />
experience for the<br />
first time, you may<br />
encounter some<br />
surprising benefits...
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