Step into nature, breathe deeply and improve your wellness.Shinrin yoku is a practice that started in Japan in the 1980s, encouraging people to go into nature and breath in deeply. It’s also called forest bathing. You can forest bathe in whatever “wild home” is available to you—a backyard, park or garden will do. Rules of Engagement for Forest Bathing Put your phone in airplane mode to prepare for forest bathing. Disengaging from electronics provides the best mindset. Get comfortable and relax. Tune into your senses and your surroundings. Transition back into daily life. Favorite poems and quotes about nature make a nice wrap-up. Tea and a snack punctuate the forest bathing. While two to four hours are preferred for forest bathing, not every schedule can accommodate. Take advantage of 10- to 15-minute trips if your schedule is tight. Listen as Melanie Choukas-Bradley joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to share the joys of forest bathing. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins