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What is Forest Bathing?Forest bathing is based on the Japanese practice
of Shinrin-yoku. There is no exact definition of
Shinrin-yoku in english, but it can be interpreted
as taking in the forest atmosphere or luxuriating
in the forest.
Source: Park et al. (2008). “The physiological effects of Shinrin-yoku (taking in the forest atmosphere or forest bathing): evidence from field experiments in 24 forests across Japan.” Environmental Health and Preventative Medicine, 15:18-26.
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Landmarks
1 Historic Iron Bridge 2 Oxbow Pond 3 Kettle Hole Marsh 4 Turtle Pond 5 Pond 6 Water Tower 7 Arb Kiosk 8 Hill of Three Oaks 9 Monument Hill10 Bell Field
Trail MapCowling Arboretum
Carleton College
(Lower Arb 4.4 mi/7.1 kmUpper Arb 2.4 mi/3.9 km)
Long Loop Trails
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(Lower Arb 2.6 mi/4.2 kmUpper Arb 1.4 mi/2.2 km)
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The Cowling ArboretumCarleton owns approximately 800 acres
of land adjacent to the College, formally
known as the Cowling Arboretum, but
most people just call it the “arb.” The arb
is home to a number of different wildlife
and plant species, and is full of running,
biking, and skiing trails. The arb is a
great place to immerse oneself in nature
and be active year-round!
Physical Health Benefits
Studies show that forest bathing, even for short periods of time, can decrease cortisol
(stress hormone) levels in the blood, sympathetic nervous system activation (fight
or flight), blood pressure, and heart rate compared to walking around in an urban
environment. Studies found that that walking in an urban environment can actually increase
all of these physiological measures of stress. Being active in the forest will also help
promote good physical health.
Source: Park et al. (2008). “The physiological effects of Shinrin-yoku (taking in the forest atmosphere or forest bathing): evidence from field experiments in 24 forests across Japan.” Environmental Health and Preventative Medicine, 15:18-26.
Mental Health Benefits
Forest bathing can yield mental and
emotional health benefits. For example,
forest bathing decreases feelings of
tension (T-A), depression (D), anger
(A-H), fatigue (F), and confusion (C).
Forest bathing also increases feelings of
psychological vigor (V).
Check out the graph below!
Source: Park et al. (2008). “The physiological effects of Shinrin-yoku (taking in the forest atmosphere or forest bathing): evidence from field experiments in 24 forests across Japan.” Environmental Health and Preventative Medicine, 15:18-26.
