Shinrin-yoku (Forest Bathing) is a Japanese therapeutic relaxation practice to spend a peaceful time in a forest and be surrounded by its healthy energy, which leads sensory engagement to connect with great nature both physically and spiritually.

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While its term was coined in 1982 by Tomohide Akiyama, the director of the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, by referring to other terms such as 日光浴 (Nikkō-yoku:Sun bathing), 海水浴 (Kaisui-yoku:Ocean water bathing), 温泉浴 (Onsen-yoku:Hot spring bathing), these practices have been passed on ever since ancient times based on Ko-Shintō spirituality, which resonates with great nature in awe.  

As a Ko-Shintō priestess, Rev. Kanawa guides you to carefully selected forests for an awe-inspiring Shinrin-yoku which uses all six senses, based on Ko-Shintō spirituality practice.

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* Based on the cultural / historical facts above, the term Shinrin-yoku should not be even attempted to trademark it. Shinrin-yoku is a generic and widely used word by Japanese. It is a cultural appropriation for non-Japanese to monopolize it, just like someone once attempted to trademark "Kimono" which is very well known term worldwide for traditional Japanese attire.