The Japanese technique, which is all about reconnecting with nature, is an easy (and free) way to alleviate stress and uplift your mood.
The reason why spending time in nature is so good for our health is thanks to the biophilia hypothesis: human beings evolved to live in nature and have an innate biological need to connect with it. Despite this fact,“Spending time in forests is crucial for both people and the planet,” says Ellen Devine, wellbeing projects manager at. “Research shows that spending just two hours a week in nature significantly improves our health and satisfaction.
To reap the rewards, there are a few rules. The first, as per Dr Li’s book, is to leave any technology – including your phone – behind, so you can be fully present in your surroundings, with all five senses alert and engaged. “Let your body be your guide,” he writes. “Listen to where it wants to take you. Follow your nose. And take your time. It doesn’t matter if you don’t get anywhere.”
While the emphasis is on wandering through the trees, rather than racing through the process. You could also simultaneously run and tap into the wellbeing benefits of the forest, simply by switching off your music or fitness tracker and taking in your surroundings instead. “Our senses relax under the forest canopy and we’re filled with energy from experiencing the landscape and fresh forest air.
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