Forest Bathing - How To Find Slow Moments of Calm in a Busy Life

Forest Bathing is a concept that originated in Japan in the 1980's, called Shinrin Yoku in Japanese.
It has become a vital part of slow living for me, going out into the woods and finding moments of calm and relaxation after a busy day or week. Now that the days are getting longer and there is more sunlight in the evenings, it's become easier to find time to go outside. The woods are bursting green and purple with leaves and flowers. It's a wonderful place to find yourself in and heal from worries and anxieties.
Main research sources
Forest Bathing:
National Library of Medicine (article by Qing Li): www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti....
History of British Woodlands:
Oliver Rackham (Woodlands, Trees and Woodland in British Landscape, The History of Countryside)
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Time Stamps:
00:00 - 00:40 Intro
00:41 - 02:34 What is Forest Bathing
02:35 - 05:04 How I practice forest bathing
05:05 - 06:05 Importance of trees
06:06 - 06:55 British woodland history
06:56 - 08:03 Bluebell fairies
08:04 - 11:37 Why Forest Bathing helps
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[@IamDaria]

I moved from London to the countryside 3 years ago, but even back then, when city was my home, I subconsciously gravitated towards trees. London has many beautiful parks, and I had a small one 10 minute walk away, where I'd go whenever life felt a little too much. There was also a time when I lived about an hour away from any type of park, so I went around the neighbourhood and looked at people's front yards full of blooming flowers - that alone was a lovely experience, somehow connecting me to nature even through so little. "Forest Bathing" is just a term - while a woodland is ideal, I know that not all of us have access to them. It can be a park, a botanic garden, or your favourite tree in the neighbourhood. Any place that has even a smallest patch of nature can be healing. 🌿 Do you have your own favourite spot to "forest bathe"?

[@anashappydays]

Aww ❤ it’s like reading about myself as I used to live in London and connect with nature that way . Now I am lucky to be surrounded by woods and nature 🌸 My favorite way is walking barefoot in the beach sand or in the grass looking at the sky and trees 🫶✨

[@allabouteverything4497]

❤ from pakistan 🇵🇰

[@davekershaw3695]

I am blessed to be able to live close to the forests along the southern coast of South Africa and to bathe among the ancient wisdom of the forest giants. Thanks for a wonderful video sharing your own experiences! 🙏

[@anashappydays]

@@davekershaw3695 That sounds like heaven 🤩

[@davekershaw3695]

@@anashappydaysit seems fairly close!

[@RavenDreamer]

“I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.” ― John Burroughs 🌳

[@oldcrowcreations]

When I was a kid I loved to play in the woods near my house. Sometimes with a friend, but often by myself. I find that I still enjoy it and find peace in it. 🥰

[@IamDaria]

Oh that sounds so wonderful! 😊

[@sabinehaberlein4504]

Nothing as healing as nature & animals 🌿🤍

[@mags1958uk]

A lovely calming video Daria. We all need to experience the calming effect of being with one with nature, in times of stress.

[@sapphirecrystalhealer88]

I went for a walk in a Bluebell wood this morning. Truly beautiful and calming. I have to go forest bathing regularly for the sake of my mental health! Need to be near trees. 🌳💖

[@F.L.O.EwithNicoleLynn]

My heart skips a beat in the most luscious serenade while being among the mystery and magic of the woods.

[@cerridwencottagediary9194]

I absolutely adored this video Daria, it really resonated with me. Woods, particularly bluebell woods are my favourite places on the planet. Acouple of years ago I bought an extra piece of land above my cottage garden on the side of a mountain in Wales and am turning into a woodland full of wildflowers

[@deborahmicallef6100]

Nature is the soul's balm. I love going to nearby woods, and as you referred to 'bath' in nature. I feel at peace, watching the flowers, looking at the birds and insects, aware of the scents and calming melody of all that is living. From my heart, I send you a grateful and comforting hug and thank you for sharing these wonders with us. Take care.

[@WritingArcadia]

Congratulations on getting 100000 subscribers. Congratulations, even more, on having the most inspirational and insightful videos on KZbin. Thank you very much for telling stories about fairies while walking through the forest.

[@marioandresfigueroamunoz1373]

I like your lifestyle, it’s inspiring and reflective. You have learned to live. Greetings.

[@ellenkoen1500]

Hello Daria, we all get a peek into these wonderful woods with flowers. It's just magical 🌳🌿🪻🌷🌼 I already woke up at 5 am this morning and looked at this lovely video of yours. I immediately felt relaxed, you film it so beautiful!! Went back to bed and fell asleep again. I love the words 'forest bathing' 🧡

[@tetyanabeyer1426]

Thank you Daria for such a beautiful video! I do forest bathing as well, that's the best way for me to recharge...Such amazingly beautiful pictures of the woods, your calm and gentle voice do such therapeutic effect to all of us as well. It's divine! Congratulations to so many subscribers, I wish you and your channel further growth and prosperity ❤

[@user-tf1vm7hc5d]

I love forest..and i want to made a home for living there, you video inspire me to living alone beside the forest❤❤❤❤❤

[@IamDaria]

Ooh a home in the forest would be so lovely! 🌿

[@Escudera_de_Roble]

🌲✨😌🌳 What a beautiful video, Daria! 😍 I could feel the calming presence of the trees! 🌱💚🌿 That's what I feel when I forest bathe. 😊 The trees, as the kind and noble beings they are. (I feel for them, I'm like an Ent! 😅) 😊Your words are so true! It is said there was a time when a squirrel could go across Spain from North to South without ever having to touch the ground, just moving from branch to branch. Things have, obviously, changed since ancient times, but I belong to the green Northern Spain, where I can see the forest from my window, and trees still retain their strong ancestral meaning. I see them as my friends, and they give me strength and purpose. Thank you so much for this video, and congratulations again for the success of your wonderful channel, Daria! 🙏👏👏👏🤗🥰😘

[@LovieLayon]

Thank you for this calming video, Daria. ❤

[@matthew-merchant144]

You are doing it perfectly. We are all loving it the way it is. Don't let anyone to sneak in on your magic.

[@NicesArtsHome]

Hi there! New friend here from Portugal, Europe! 🙋🏼‍♀️ Just found your channel and fell in love with your videos! ❤ I dream of leaving the city and moving to the countryside! 🙏 Cities like Lisbon here in Portugal are not what they used to be.... even with parks or nature nearby, the truth is that you can't have peace or enjoy nature because there are so many people, cars and noise and stress 😢 that it became absolutely awful to live in a city, even though, of course, we have all the services that we need nearby!🤷🏼‍♀️ Loved watching your video!Thanks for sharing!🙏♥️♥️♥️

[@CronesBones]

😊 Serene 🌲🌲🌲

[@Verenaaschulz]

I admire your way of filming so much! ☺🌸 Such a beautiful video 🌻

[@IamDaria]

Thank you so much! 🥰🌿

[@martindurkin8837]

Thank you Daria for the lovely visit. I'm ashamed to say that I have read very little Mary Oliver but that will now change. Best wishes my friend.

[@Mint-dl7xm]

This is what I need most right now.Thanks for sharing.😊🎉

[@bluetoadflax2486]

This feature on forests was so quiet and lovely. It made me think of a nature documentary, but one that is a gentle, soothing pace, with your magical style. A little like we are also indirectly forest bathing! Also congratulations on 100k! 🎉

[@rosesg777]

I was just watching your old videos and glad you uploaded new video meanwhile 😍 i love your idea of forest bathing.. i am fond of nature.. in thos chaotic society, i am so depressed and anxious as I'm highly sensitive person as well. But your videos calm me down.. i love how you portray the things. This is called life❤ and i love your paintings. Do share some of your paintings in your nexts videos💞

[@IamDaria]

Aah thank you so much! 🥰

[@Phantom_093]

All these woods look so magical! I want to go there now!

[@IamDaria]

Some of these woods I long to return to as well! They are so special 🌿

[@Jee_LusinaChannel]

beautiful eyes looking at the forest area full of beautiful flowers.

[@j.e.migdal]

Beautiful woods! I feel a very deep connection to trees. When I was suffering through depression, I started drawing trees in black ink, their bark, branches, often broken and regrown. This ritual of looking for trees to draw and then making the drawings stayed with me, beyond the depression. Shinrin yoku (forest bathing) became my very own habit through which I not only started following my neglected creative soul but also reconnected with my inner playful self. I get so much inspiration from the presence of trees.

[@TranMinhKhue-ke3ly]

It's really peaceful. I really like this one 🌿

[@user-bx4uy5qb2c]

Gracias Daria por deleitarnos con este precioso paseo por el bosque, nunca imagine que un bosque podía ser tan hermoso, no tengo esa posibilidad de disfrutarlo pero te acompaño siempre en tus paseos, gracias. Los seres humanos deberíamos concienciarnos de que: si cuidamos nuestros bosque ellos nos cuidarán eternamente. Recibe un abrazo con todo mi 💜y cuídate mucho🌱🌳🍁🧚‍♀

[@beanandbearuk]

This is magical Daria. We tried Forest Bathing for the first time in Ireland - it was so peaceful, love it!

[@vlad-mundi]

It's sad really that there are places in this world where nature is not really a thing much. Concrete jungles are not a natural place for us so I do agree with you - it's a sad notion that nature is not as accessible nowadays and could almost be considered a privilege to an extent. Glad you mentioned parks and any other natural places apart from forests as it might not be quite the same but still very important. My hope is that people do care about nature and parks wherever they are! Lovely video and thank you for sharing such a wonderful concept. ❤

[@IamDaria]

Thank you so much! 🌿 You are right, it’s a sad reality really. Forest Bathing is basically just a term, and the action itself can be done anywhere where there is any kind of nature! But I do really hope people will reconnect with the natural world again some day ✨

[@samadhisansala8035]

Thanks for nature and you 💚

[@jokevanduijvenbode3760]

Thirst of all, congratulations with 100.000 followers! I think this will be one of my favourite video's, what a beautiful country you live in. I live in a cabin in the woods in the Netherlands because I am to sensitive for noises to live in a city and I understand completely what forest bathing can do for a human. I just love it ❤

[@IamDaria]

Thank you so much! 😊 Oh your home must be lovely! A cabin in the woods is a dream of mine too! 🌿

[@white_rose_alex]

I think this could quite possibly be my favourite of your videos so far. 😍 The sounds of the birds tweeting and the truly beautiful woodland scenes you captured were just what I needed. Thank you so much for posting this. 😊

[@SomaiyaAkrer]

First comment on your channel. Your video is really amazing ❤❤❤

[@IamDaria]

Thank you! 🥰

[@beautyamongashes8378]

I live in a temperate rainforest in Oregon…it is everything described in your video ❤️ Just beautiful Daria!

[@claregilbert2481]

Natural beauty what a perfect way to spend a day to get in tune with yourself, set your priorities and find your inner happiness when we are all daily rushing from one thing to the other and most days stressed out now the warmer weather's approaching we should take the steps to stop and look around us and enjoy the beauty of nature that surrounds us thank you for yet another wonderful video 😊 xx 💜

[@IamDaria]

Aah so true! 🥰

[@zama848]

GIRL I JUST LOVE YOU!!!😢❤

[@SomaiyaAkrer]

When I feel so tired then I watch your videos and I feel so good.your video is really relaxing ❤❤❤

[@IamDaria]

Aah thank you! 🌿🥰

[@cristinatunsu5202]

Mulțumim pentru acest video foarte plăcut și relaxant. Parcă aș fi într-o poveste în care tu ești zâna pădurilor. Vorbele tale sunt atât de frumoase și poetice. ❤

[@alejandrorodriguez4189]

Starting my day off with a wonderful and calm video you have done thank you for sharing this 🍂🤎

[@IamDaria]

Thank you so much for watching! 🌿

[@jp-rs6ns]

Hello from the USA. Such an awesome video 🙂🙌. Magical.....😊☀️. Love the ferns, wildflowers, stream, etc, etc, etc. God bless my friend ☀️

[@LB-rc3nt]

Just left you a beautiful comment already, and lost it somehow at the end!!..So since this is so frustrating to me..I will not attempt to recall it all now..But thank you for the healing opportunity to immerse, in a state of true beauty and calm

[@emilysmith2784]

I couldn’t agree more that nature has become a privilege. I would love to move to the country but to buy the same type house I live in would cost me 3 times more plus I’d have to pay more to commute. It’s just not possible and what makes matters worse is the very few fields and trees around me are being turned into new build estates. The way England is turning into one giant housing estate just makes me sad.

[@Lalitha-jt6ge]

🔔🤔achchacho - as such so sad 😢 Ji - buildings should keep the green zone interval s - if the construction 🏗️🚧 like that - no way - have to accept with the era 's Sail 🌄🌎🌅

[@PQ_497]

Wonderful, educational and peaceful video

[@IamDaria]

Thank you!

[@bolinvolovan3060]

This video is more than I expected, the forest in it is so beautiful, the sensory details in this video are so inviting, I’ve done forest bathing without knowing long ago couldn’t help just being quiet and pay attention to every noise smell and texture. Also the information and comment in this video are really interesting.

[@alexandrareynolds6493]

ive always loved being around trees and in nature. This year ive really noticed how things change as i am out everyday with my dog. The sea of bluebells are being taken over by the yellow king cups and Queens Anne lace. Your woods look amazing, it sad so much is still being lost as the government puts profit over nature.

[@Lillyjoy]

Your videos are always so relaxing and nice, thank you so much for making these for us 💗 I’m hoping to move closer to a forest soon, I’ve lived in Texas my whole life and I want to be able to have access to a forest and more nature much more often

[@jess53nz]

For anyone that's interested the book Shinrin yoku by dr qi li is amazing. Full of science and gorgeous pictures.

[@timandabipascual9329]

I always play your videos for my relaxation. Loved your videos and the natural beauty of nature 💛 What country is this?

[@paganoutdoors3193]

Absolutely amazing video, the woodlands and forests are my home, truly my happy place ,from a bady when I would go to sleep outside better than indoors, exactly the same now, on wildcamps ,I get the best sleep, the energy is truly remarkable in woodlands, thank you for this video, good health and safe travels my friend, cheers craig

[@feliciaoktaviani8888]

Very beautiful

[@madrugasouza9624]

belíssimo vídeo....todo um clima místico, de paz e quietude. abraço fraterno....Rio De Janeiro, Brasil ❤

[@Iamdrubo]

Congratulations.. dear for 100k subscribers 😊 I'm so impressed.. your videos deserve 100 Million Subscribers.. sorry for my language faults, but in heart ❤️ lots of love from India 🇮🇳 😊

[@thisisvedanti2264]

Ahh it's very interesting to read book in forest. It's such peaceful. I love to go in forests but I'm also afraid of snakes too. Lots of love to you ❤

[@IamDaria]

Forests are usually so peaceful and quiet, so it’s a perfect place to read without any distractions! Luckily we don’t really have snakes here, but plenty of bugs which I don’t like! There are some times of day when they’re more active, so I try to avoid them 😅 Do you have many snakes where you live?

[@Lifeofsafi1124]

You so lucky to live there 🥹❤

[@IamDaria]

I do consider myself lucky to have visited these places! But I have to travel to reach most of them 🥰

[@punjabseth260]

Nice😊

[@anthis4297]

Lovely fairytale video 🧚‍♂️

[@TheEmpressgoth]

Thank you for sharing

[@BaltistaniBoys]

Absolutely amazing nice sound. Thanks for sharing such a great story. Guys I recommended you visit the himalayan mountains k2 and Nangaparbat view point from one place moses peak. Add this sound and explore the himalayan nature. I hope you guys never feel such a wonderful scenery.

[@myhealing1004]

산림욕 좋아요

[@samajier2566]

Wonderful......

[@sclllakn9413]

❤👍

[@ewamarczak-cs5sr]

❤🌲Piękny film 🌲❤

[@thoughtcounts]

thanks a lot

[@doramarcelino768]

❤

[@yan2410]

i really love the LUT or the color grading that you put in this video, this is perfectly blend with the nature, woods, forest, green and stuff, is this the specific lut for the specific log? what LUT is it actually? Please answer me? 🥺🙏

[@TheEmpressgoth]

😊😊😊😊😊❤❤

[@jasminplagge8820]

❤🌳🌼🦋🐦

[@cherry-xz6ei]

I always long for the forest when I feel unwell. Its as if my body is screaming for home.

[@megreads9]

One question I have is it when you visit these landscapes of nature do you pay or is it for free ? Because in my country try some places like this you should pay to visit unfortunately they are not giving us a little space even this little.

[@IamDaria]

Ooh this is so bad they make people pay for natural spaces like these! I understand these are often maintenance fees, but really nature should be available to everyone! All places in this video I visited for free, apart from one, which is an ancient nature reserve. I hope you can find access to some beautiful places where you are!

[@user-qw6pl9bm6f]

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[@user-rc4uq4hw5j]

i get it.

[@petersmith5055]

Hi lass.

[@IamDaria]

Hello! 👋🏻

[@fajarkurniawan9434]

I live on tropical island so jungle bathing : will be chased by group of monkeys, or ambushed by tiger, and snakes judging me 😅

[@wanchaiphra6119]

❤😊ขอเป็นกำลังใจ1ใน8000กว่าล้านคนให้แก่เพื่อนรัก...THAlLAND

[@greentree4001]

locations of these forests please ?

[@wighty5434]

One of my fondest memories of my homeland England was walking in a wood where the whole ground was covered with Bluebells - an amazing sight! Forest bathing can be very comforting. Unfortunately you repeat in this video and in others that you have had one or more "burnouts". Was this self-diagnosis or did you hear this from your doctor? The term "burnout" is not to be used lightly! Burnout is very serious and with treatment, it may take six months or more to recover. Many times, the term "burnout" is used in place of "depressed". People don't like to admit to being depressed, whereas "burnout" is just considered as being overworked and stressed. Please, no offence - I enjoy your videos!

[@Lyhuongfarm]

you are beautiful

[@onepartwild]

As for favoring farmland and livestock over forests, people need to eat. They could not import food like we do in our modern day. However, being dependent on imported foods is not wise.

[@IamDaria]

That’s true! There are reasons for everything, of course 😊

[@pribora]

I went to the forest like this to spend time with nature, then a snake came there😑

[@dejah85]

🪽🤍Always speaking to our Souls🤍🪽

[@IamDaria]

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