About Course
‘Forest bathing’ or ‘shinrin-yoku’ was coined by the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries in 1982. The practice involves immersing oneself in the atmosphere of the forest and connecting with its essence.
This form of ecotherapy quickly gained popularity in Japan. Researchers began studying the physiological benefits of forest bathing in the 1990s, confirming what most humans intuitively know: spending time in nature is beneficial to your wellbeing. In today’s urbanised, indoor world, human connection with nature has grown distant. In 1800, only 3% of the population lived in an urban area. By 2050, it’s projected that 66% of the global population will live in cities.