WQED Digital Docs

Forest Bathing: The Healing Nature of Nature

We've known for a long time that taking a walk outdoors can be beneficial for mental health. But new studies suggest that spending time in nature, especially among trees, offers scientifically-proven benefits to both mental and physical wellbeing. This new documentary takes viewers into the woods for a lesson in Forest Bathing, the practice of mindful observance of nature that originated in Japan.