森の力
The power of the forest
森の中を歩くと、心が落ち着くのを感じませんか。木々の緑や、鳥の声、そして土の匂いは、私たちのストレスを減らしてくれると言われています。
日本には「森林浴」という言葉があります。これは、森の空気を吸いながらリラックスすることを指します。特別な準備は必要ありません。ただ森の中をゆっくり歩くだけで、体と心が元気になります。週末には、近くの森や山へ出かけて、自然のパワーを充電してみてはいかがでしょうか。
Translation
Don't you feel your heart calm down when you walk in the forest? It is said that the green of the trees, the voices of the birds, and the smell of the soil reduce our stress. In Japan, there is a word called 'shinrin-yoku' (forest bathing). This refers to relaxing while breathing in the forest air. No special preparation is needed. Just by walking slowly through the forest, your body and mind will feel refreshed. Why not go out to a nearby forest or mountain on the weekend to recharge with the power of nature?
Comprehension
What is 'shinrin-yoku'?
- Swimming in a forest lake
- Exercising in the forest
- ✓ Relaxing while breathing forest air
- Cleaning the forest
The text defines 'shinrin-yoku' as relaxing while breathing in the forest air.