Bubble baths are a time-honored way to reduce stress, as is the Japanese practice of “forest bathing,” or immersing yourself in nature. Now sound baths — a therapeutic practice using sound to a calmin ...

The Great Swamp Conservancy will host a guided Spring Equinox forest therapy walk March 21 focused on mindfulness, nature ...

The American River Conservancy invites the community to celebrate the season with its Spring 2026 Events & Hikes series, offering a diverse lineup of outdoor adventures, educational workshops and fami ...

From icy plunges to communal saunas, Nordic heat-and-cold rituals are becoming one of the fastest-growing global wellness trends.

You don’t need to spend a fortune to participate in one of travel’s hottest trends. Here are some suggestions, including ...

Spring programming at Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park in Hamilton will include artist-led workshops, a wellness series and more.

Forest Lake is once again looking for a new city administrator. The Forest Lake City Council decided this week to part ways with City Administrator Mark Statz, who had been on the job for just one ...

Indulge in elaborate food pairings, self-care experiences and wine-centric events across the state in February and beyond February 4, 2026 (Sacramento, CA) — Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to revolve ...

Forest bathing is a kind of therapy inspired largely by the Japanese relaxation practice, shinrin yoku, whereby people ground themselves in the natural world by opening their senses to the nature ...

After researching the impact of technology on mental health, California-based filmmaker Mike Dewey and producer Kati Hetrick were introduced to the concept of Shinrin Yoku: Japanese forest bathing.

I’m bathing in unsettling brown waters at 38°C, infused with sea oil, brine, aloe and mint, all supposedly great for my skin. After six more hydrotherapy pools at Forte Village, each colder than the ...