Now that fall is here, there are lots of chances to make fall planters for outdoors and autumn arrangements inside. Throughout the Lancaster County area are talks about fall perennials, compost and ...

Forest bathing is a mindful, meditative practice. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku in Japanese, ...

BEND, Ore. — Mindy Lockhart likens connecting with nature to developing a friendship. “You want to hang out with your friends on a frequent basis,” Lockhart said. “Think of your relationship with ...

NEW YORK — In Japan, it's called "shinrin-yoku," which translates as forest bathing. It's the practice of immersing yourself in nature to improve your well-being, and interest in the concept is ...

In a way, it’s a bit of guided meditation. It makes us stop and be present in nature, instead of, ‘I got to get to the top of ...

On a sunny spring day, Ruth Nazarian led a group of 24 second graders to a small acacia grove at their San Diego elementary school. When the children were seated with their eyes closed, Nazarian asked ...

For Linda Lombardo, stepping into the forest is like entering a portal into another world. “I’m aware of all the life around me, the intelligence and wisdom of the trees and other living beings — they ...