There is a quiet magic in simply being. Breathing in the scent of moss, listening to the hum of the forest, feeling the gentle rustle of leaves above. This is the essence of Forest Bathing, or Shinrin yoku, the Japanese practice of immersing yourself fully in the forest to restore body, mind, and spirit.

What It Is

The term Shinrin yoku may have been coined in Japan in the 1980s, but the practice itself is timeless. People have always sought the forest as a place of calm, renewal, and connection. Forest Bathing is a way to slow down, open your senses, and remember the quiet rhythms of nature.

It is not just a walk. It is a deliberate act of presence, a chance to let go of daily worries, release tension, and sink into the stillness of the forest.

Engaging Your Senses

Sight: Watch how light filters through leaves, how shades of green shift with every step.
Smell: Take in the earthy scent of soil, moss, and damp wood.
Sound: Listen for birdsong, the whisper of wind, the drip of dew.
Touch: Feel bark, leaves, and moss under your fingertips.

These details draw you fully into the moment, helping the mind settle and the body feel at ease.

Grounding in Nature

Forest Bathing is grounding in its essence. Simply being among the trees, inhaling the earthy scents, listening to the rustle of leaves, and feeling the rhythm of the forest around you naturally connects you to the earth and the wider flow of energy, the aether. Each breath and every step helps your body and spirit find balance and reminds you of your place in the natural world.

This grounding can be deepened with intentional acts. Touch the soil, rest your hands on a tree, or sit quietly and feel the steadiness beneath you. The combination of Forest Bathing and conscious grounding creates a full-body ritual: your senses alive, your energy aligned, and your spirit connected to both the forest and the subtle currents of nature.

Myoko Embodied Rituals

At Myoko Embodied, our tallow skincare is more than moisturiser. It is a way to bring the calm and presence of nature into your daily routine.

When you apply WIND | Tallow Vitamin C or MOUNTAIN | Tallow Collagen, you are doing more than nourishing your skin. You are grounding yourself, inviting a moment of ritual, a touch of the forest, and a connection to nature’s subtle energies into your day.

WIND | Tallow Vitamin C feels fresh and uplifting, like a crisp morning in the woods.
MOUNTAIN | Tallow Collagen feels earthy and grounding, like ancient moss-clad stones underfoot.
AETHER | Tallow Serum is subtle and radiant, like sunlight filtering through the trees.

If you are not sure where to start, the Alchemy Bundle is a beautiful way to explore all the elements in a single ritual.

How to Forest Bathe

- Find a quiet spot. A park, a trail, or even a single tree can become your forest sanctuary.
- Slow down. Walk gently, breathe deeply, and let your body relax. Allow yourself to leave behind daily worries and stress.
- Ground yourself. Feel the earth beneath your feet, rest your hands on a tree, or sit quietly and let the forest support you.
- Open your senses. Notice the colors, sounds, smells, and textures around you. Let each detail draw you fully into the present moment.
- Return with intention. After your time in nature, bring that presence into your skincare ritual. Apply each touch of tallow slowly, letting it nourish both your skin and your spirit.

By combining the inherent grounding of Forest Bathing with conscious connection to the earth, skincare becomes more than a routine. It becomes a small, sacred ritual that mirrors the healing and alignment found in nature.

Why It Matters

Modern life can feel hurried and disconnected. Forest Bathing and grounding invite us back to our own rhythm, our own breath, and our own energy. Paired with Myoko Embodied skincare, it is a gentle way to care for both body and soul.

May your skin, mind, and spirit feel the grounding of the earth, the gentleness of moss, and the quiet light of presence. Explore our full range of Myoko Embodied skincare to bring a touch of forest calm into your daily ritual.