Its back, no longer will you be laughed at if you are found hugging a tree. It used to be the domain of hippies and alternative gurus. Now, however, it is being sold back to us as a way to relax and connect with nature.
It also has a shiny new name ‘Forest Bathing’ or in it’s native Japanese ‘Shinrin-Yoku’.
Research shows that just 15 minutes spent outside amongst nature can lower your blood pressure and make you more relaxed, having a positive effect on your health.
Shinrin-Yoku forests can now be found around the world. Leave technology behind (No phones or gadgets) and reconnect with nature through the medium of trees…
(Thanks to Guy Williams for the above photo)
And that’s why books are good for your health too…
S C Richmond 
Tree bathing! I think I prefer the name Shinrin-Yoku’. but any outdoor or relaxing hobby is good 🙂
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I’m with you all the way…
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Excellent point. My significant other and I try to spend as much time as we can either in the desert or in the mountains and, yes, we’ve been known to hug trees. Thanks for the inspiration.
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Relax and enjoy 😊
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