Research into nature based activities such as Forest Bathing have shown it can help: -
- Lower concentration of cortisol (stress hormone)
- Lower pulse rate
- Lower blood pressure
- Increase parasympathetic nerve activity
- Lower sympathetic nerve activity
- Improve mood
- Improve symptoms of anxiety and depression
- Increase focus & creativity
Please see below a variety of articles and reports you can download on the health and wellbeing benefits of forest bathing and connecting to nature