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Shinrin-Yoku: An expert guide to combat mental stress with proven Japanese trick

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Updated on: 19 June,2023 04:24 PM IST  |  Mumbai
Ainie Rizvi | ainie.rizvi@mid-day.com

Shinrin-yoku, also known as forest bathing, is a Japanese practice that involves immersing in a forested environment. The exercise is a holistic approach to improving mental and physical well-being of urban dwellers who undergo high levels of stress and hypertension

Shinrin-Yoku: An expert guide to combat mental stress with proven Japanese trick

For those experiencing burnout from their personal and professional hustles, Shinrin-Yoku comes as a respite. Photo Courtesy: iStock

Can forests have a soothing impact on our mental well-being? The answer lies in experiencing it. The sounds of birds chirping, the rustling of leaves and the absence of urban noise seem utopic in the bustling metropolis of Mumbai. However, these elements constitute a rising wellness retreat known as “Shinrin-Yoku”, a practice that lets urban dwellers sign off from the city to immerse in nature.

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