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Go hug a tree

In the run-up to the Rugby World Cup, starting this month in Japan, I spent a few weeks exploring the island nation. While vigorous outdoor sport was front of mind (and best of luck to the Boks!), I was also made aware of another form of healthy outdoor recreation: shinrin-yoku or ‘forest bathing’.

My introduction to the). The practice of , I was told, has the power to counter a host of ailments and modern ills. The idea is simple: walking through nature in a relaxed, mindful way has many calming and rejuvenating benefits.

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