Category: Forest-Human Stories
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Exploring the History of Phytoncides (Phytoncide Therapy, Forest Therapy): Insights from Russian Literature
I have decided to dive into Russian literature on the history of phytoncides, as little is found in English on the subject. The relevance of phytoncides to forest therapy and Shinrin Yoku is significant, especially given that the term “Shinrin Yoku” was coined in Japan. Russian research, particularly the work of Boris Petrovich Tokin, sheds…
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Creative Wellbeing in Nature: A Path to Spiritual Awakening and Connection through the Practice of Shinrin Yoku/Forest Bathing/Forest Therapy Guides
In an era where technological advancements and urbanization increasingly detach us from the natural world, a growing interest in reconnecting with nature through spiritual and creative means is emerging. The work of Knut-Willy Sæther, Helga Synnevåg Løvoll, and Dag Erik Wold in Creative Wellbeing in Nature highlights how a holistic relationship with nature fosters not…
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Forest-Human Stories: Story 1
I never imagined that a simple decision to walk in the forest would alter my life so profoundly. Initially, it was just an escape, a way to find peace away from the noise of daily life. The forest, with its towering trees and gentle whispers of leaves, seemed like another world, a sanctuary where I…