IN THE NATIONAL MEDIA
What is Forest Bathing and How Does It Benefit Mental and Physical Health? (American Psychiatric Association, December 22, 2023).
Making a Mental Health New Year's Resolution? One in Three Americans Are (American Psychiatric Association, December 19. 2023. Forest bathing recognized for the first time by the APA as a mental health tool.
Making a Mental Health New Year's Resolution? One in Three Americans Are (American Psychiatric Association, December 19. 2023. Forest bathing recognized for the first time by the APA as a mental health tool.
Why Everyone Should Try Forest Bathing by Dana Covit (Vogue, March 24, 2023)
Mindfulness and Shinrin-Yoku: Potential for Physiological and Psychological Interventions during Uncertain Times by Erica R. Timko Olson, et al (International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, December 2020)
Can forest therapy enhance health and well-being? by Susan Abookire (Harvard Medical School Health Blog, May 29, 2020)
De-stress with 'Nature Bathing' When Job Pressures Are Too Much by Bryan Robinson (Forbes, November 9, 2019)
The secret to mindful travel? A walk in the woods by Sunny Fitzgerald (National Geographic, October 2019) Forest Bathing Hawaiʻi is mentioned!
Forest Bathing, Nature Time Are Hot Health Advice (WebMD, June 11, 2019)
Forest bathing: what it is and why you should try it (Kaiser Permanente, May 16, 2019)
Forest bathing: what it is and why you should try it (Kaiser Permanente, May 16, 2019)
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TIME Magazine: The New Mindfulness, 2018 (see PDF above)
'Forest Bathing' Really May Be Good for Heath, Study Finds (Forbes, July 2018)
How forest bathing can help you reduce stress, become one with nature (ABC News/Good Morning America, July 2018)
Pay Attention: Exploring how forest bathing benefits both body and mind (CBS This Morning, June 2018)
Forest Bathing: A retreat to nature can boost immunity and mood (National Public Radio, July 2017)
We are wired to be outside (National Geographic, February 2017)
Shinrin Yoku: The Japanese practice that could transform your day (O, The Oprah Magazine, June 2014)
'Forest Bathing' Really May Be Good for Heath, Study Finds (Forbes, July 2018)
How forest bathing can help you reduce stress, become one with nature (ABC News/Good Morning America, July 2018)
Pay Attention: Exploring how forest bathing benefits both body and mind (CBS This Morning, June 2018)
Forest Bathing: A retreat to nature can boost immunity and mood (National Public Radio, July 2017)
We are wired to be outside (National Geographic, February 2017)
Shinrin Yoku: The Japanese practice that could transform your day (O, The Oprah Magazine, June 2014)
on forest bathing Hawai‘i
Shinrin-Yoku - A Wellness Experience with Phyllis Look (Inspired by Aloha podcast, episode 7, July 7, 2024).
A three-day road trip through Oahu by Sunny Fitzgerald (TripAdvisor, April 11, 2024). Forest bathing at Lyon Arboretum is the recommended first stop.
My Job is Helping People Destress through Forest Bathing by Kalawaiʻa Nunies (Hawaii Business Magazine, January 29, 2024).
Remembering Our Nature by Phyllis Look (MidWeek, January 3, 2024).
Therapy among the trees offered on Maui in wake of wildfires (Hawaiʻi Public Radio, November 9, 2023). Named one of the station's most "In-tree-ging environmental stories of 2023."
Forest Bathing to Help Maui Fire Survivors (Maui Inspired, September 12, 2023).
Back to Nature by Robbie Dingeman (Honolulu Magazine, November 1, 2022).
Zak Talks Story - Phyllis Look - Forest Bathing Guide, Part 2 with podcast host John Zak (May 3, 2022).
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Arbor Day is a chance to act on the benefits of trees by Anna Lauren Lerner (Honolulu Star-Advertiser, November 6, 2021).
Psychiatry Research Division Mini-Retreat with Forest Bathing Hawaiʻi by Tai-An Miao, et al (The Community Psychologist, Summer 2021).
The Body Show: Forest Bathing (HPR-1, Hawaiʻi Public Radio, May 31, 2021).
Best of Green Awards 2021: Sustainable Travel by the Editors of Treehugger (March 16, 2021) Forest Bathing Hawaiʻi's walks in the rain forest named as one of the best experiences.
Three Perfect Days: Oahu by Sunny Fitzgerald (United Airlines' Hemispheres Magazine, December 2020) Forest bathing at Lyon Arboretum is listed as the first thing to do!
Virtual forest bathing by Craig DeSilva (HMSA's Island Scene, April 21, 2020)
Sharing Manaʻo by Kathy Collins (The Maui News, February 27, 2020)
Sharing Manaʻo by Kathy Collins (The Maui News, February 27, 2020)
36 Hours in Honolulu by Susanne Fowler (The New York Times, January 23, 2020) Forest Bathing Hawaiʻi is recommended!
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Guided Forest Bathing Reveals Nature's Healing Spirit by Kevin Y. Kawamoto (Hawaii Herald, January 20, 2020)
The Giving Trees by Lauren McNally (Halekulani Living, vol. 11.3, Fall/Winter 2019)
The Giving Trees by Lauren McNally (Halekulani Living, vol. 11.3, Fall/Winter 2019)
Da Best Hawaii Forest Bathing Hawaiʻi with Olena Heu (Da Best Hawaii, November 20, 2019)
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Soak Up Nature by Cheryl Chee Tsutsumi (Hawaii Magazine, September/October 2019)
Green Therapy by Malanie McLellan (Hana Hou! The Magazine of Hawaiian Airlines, August/September 2019)
John Zak talks story with Phyllis Look, Hawaii's first certified forest therapy guide (audio podcast on "Zak Talks Story," May 27, 2019)
Green Therapy by Malanie McLellan (Hana Hou! The Magazine of Hawaiian Airlines, August/September 2019)
John Zak talks story with Phyllis Look, Hawaii's first certified forest therapy guide (audio podcast on "Zak Talks Story," May 27, 2019)
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Immersion in Nature by Nancy Arcayna (Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 23, 2019)
The Quirkiest Travel Experiences to Book in 2019 by Noma Nazish (Forbes.com, February 28, 2019) We're listed #3 in the world!
Forest bathing lets nature heal the mind and body (KHON2, Living808, December 31, 2018)
Take a walk in the forest by Craig DeSilva (HMSA's Island Scene, November 8, 2018)
Take a walk in the forest by Craig DeSilva (HMSA's Island Scene, November 8, 2018)
