Walking in nature

My plan is to get outside as much as possible this summer. So far it's working: creek-walking, running, and staying busy with kids and dogs!

Shinrin-yoku is the name given to the Japanese art of "forest bathing," contemplative walks through the woods that reconnect the individual with nature and can lead to decreased stress, natural mood elevation and even a stronger immune system.

Every lap around the block helps boost your health from head to toe, but there are ways to make your walks even more powerful—and meaningful. Use this guide to nourish your body, strengthen your muscles, lose weight, and enjoy every step you take a little more.

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Refining our capacity to notice is an act of reverence that we can bring to everywhere and everywhen. It's an invitation, bringing the world's most basic presence into view, opening our horizons and restoring our spirits.

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