Now that Spring has finally sprung, why not go outdoors and try the Japanese practice of ‘shinrin’ or forest bathing – but it’s not just a matter of walking in the woods. Here’s what you need to know
Forest bathing is more than just a walk in the woods. Photo: Getty
Feeling stressed? Sad? Overwhelmed? Disconnected? Fed up? Find a forest, and spend a few hours absorbing its quiet magic.
This doesn’t just work in fairy tales, but in real life too – yet in our era of hyper-connected urbanisation, we have become increasingly disconnected from nature.