Spending time in nature, whether its a walk in the park or hiking in the mountains, can reduce stress, improve mood, and enhance overall well-being. (pexels)
Forest bathing: Due to today's busy lifestyle, people are suffering from mental problems, such as stress and depression. Working pressure from home to office is making people victims of mental problems. However, there are many reasons behind stress and other mental problems, which affect your lifestyle and eating habits. Meditation, yoga, exercise etc. are considered beneficial to avoid all this. You can also resort to many types of therapy, so that both body and mind can be kept fit and healthy. In this article, we are going to tell you about a therapy which is considered very beneficial for mental peace in stressful life. The name of this therapy is 'Forest Bathing', which is also called 'Shinrin-Yoko' in Japanese.
Forest bathing does not mean bathing in the forest. It is a Japanese practice that involves spending time in the forest peacefully and experiencing its natural environment. In Japan it is called 'Shinrin-Yoko'. This technique has become popular around the world since the 1980s. Spending time in the natural environment in the middle of the forest brings mental peace and relaxes the heart.
You can go to any forest for forest bathing. You can sit there peacefully and listen to the sound of nature, touch the trees and breathe in the fresh air. Doing all this reduces stress. During forest bathing, you should stay away from your gadgets, be it a phone or a laptop.
Forest bathing therapy gives you a chance to connect with nature, which helps to improve mental health and well-being. The benefits of mental peace are immense. A study has been done on this. According to experts, it not only helps in maintaining mental health but is also helpful in curing physical problems. Let's know about the major benefits of forest bathing:
Improves mood and positivity: Forest bathing therapy is considered highly beneficial in improving mood and increasing positivity. Relief in stress and depression: This therapy helps in relieving problems like stress and depression. Strengthening the immune system: Forest bathing is helpful in strengthening the immune system of the body. Beneficial for children and people suffering from ADHD: It is considered very beneficial for children and people suffering from ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).
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