Benefits of Forest Bathing
Forest Bathing is more than just a walk in the woods.
It’s a guided practice that supports your whole being (body, mind, and spirit) through intentional time in nature. Studies show it lowers cortisol, blood pressure, and heart rate, while boosting immune function and improving sleep. It enhances focus, creativity, and mental clarity, and helps ease anxiety, depression, and emotional overwhelm.
Forest Bathing also encourages gentle movement, deepens mindfulness, and fosters a sense of connection to yourself and to the world around you. Many find it cultivates inner calm, spiritual renewal, and a quiet remembering of what it means to feel grounded and whole. It's rooted in both wisdom and research.
Explore the scientific studies that support the healing power of nature below.
Rooted in Research
Rooted in Calm: A Meta-analysis of Forest Therapy's Healing Effects
This large-scale review analyzed multiple studies and found forest therapy significantly reduces blood pressure and symptoms of depression. A powerful confirmation of nature’s ability to ground and restore us.
Mood Medicine: How Forests Shift The Mood
Published in Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine, this study shows that time in the forest can ease anxiety, anger, and fatigue while increasing energy and positive mood.
The Harvard Perspective: Forest Therapy for Well-being
Harvard Health summarizes decades of global research, revealing how forest time reduces stress, improves focus, boosts immunity, and uplifts mood.