Forest Bathing sign installed to improve mental health and wellness | News [Video]

ROCHESTER, Minn. – At Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Rochester campus a new forest bathing sign has been installed in front of it. The drivers of the sign were Leadership Greater of Rochester and Olmsted County Public Health. They had a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the new sign. 

The two cohorts have been planning it for the past year. Forest Bathing is a Japanese practice of immersing yourself in nature. The campus is located along Cascade Meadow Wetlands. The sign gives six tips on interacting with nature such as finding a quiet spot and practicing deep breathes or reflecting on your experiences and practicing gratitude.

It also directs them to Olmsted County’s Credible Mindwebsite. Olmsted County Public Health Promotion Manager says forest bathing helps with increasing your heart rate and getting sunlight which helps …