Forest Therapy Research and Resources

Research on Forest Bathing/Shinrin Yoku

This 2017 review of Shinrin-Yoku/Forest bathing research discusses current research on the physiological and psychological benefits of the practice.

This 2021 review explores the impact of nature exposure on the functioning of the immune system

Podcasts

Body of Wonder Podcast: Dr. Suzanne Bartlett Hackenmiller, medical director for the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy, discusses the physiological and psychological health benefits of forest bathing.

Roots and Ritual Podcast: Nature therapist Stefan Batorijs discusses bringing the ancient Japanese wisdom to communities to build spiritual and psychological connections to nature.

Forest Therapy Highland Quietlife Podcast: Ben Page of The Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides discusses the practice of Forest Therapy.

Film/Documentaries

A six-minute award winning film by Mark Wright that is a first-person adaptation of a forest bathing walk

News Articles

The Guardian (2019): Getting back to nature: how forest bathing can make us feel better

WebMD (2019): Forest Bathing, Nature Time Are Hot Health Advice