Shinrin yoku tattoo

Forest bathing would make a beautiful tattoo.

Alternate view of Shinrin-yoku Definition, Beautiful Japanese Word Art Poster

shinrin-yoku (n.) a visit to the forest for relaxation ~ a chance to stroll through nature and take in the atmosphere for one's well-being: lit. "forest bathing"

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Take a moment to relax, destress, and enjoy the benefits of this Japanese practice, no spa needed: http://www.sappohill.com/pilot.asp?pg=Forest_Bathing_Shinrin_Yoku

森林浴 - Shinrin-yoku Forest-bathing! Taking a bath in the woods. a moment to let that sink in. Up to a 50% increase in white blood cell levels! http://youtu.be/uv0-g_2VWPg

spring sumi, sumi-e by: 7e55e #art

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Petrichor - love this smell! . Its the smell of rain either as it falls or in anticipation of it falling. The source of this smell is from a combination of oils secreted by plants during dry weather (which signals to halt root growth and seed germination) and chemicals released by soil-dwelling bacteria. . #sweeneylandscspedesign #rain #petrichor #earth #summerrain #clay #soil #water #natural #nature #smellofrain #smell #geosmin #actinobacteria

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"And Into The Forest I go to lose my mind and find my soul camping tree" Poster by bentakana | Redbubble

Komainu, also known as lion-dogs, are mythical lion-like creatures commonly found in Japanese Shinto shrines. (Shinto is a Japanese indigenous religious practice centered on the worship of kami, spirits associated with natural elements and ancestral beings.) They are considered protectors against evil spirits. These creatures are characterized by their fierce appearance, and they are often depicted in pairs. In each pair, one statue typically has an open mouth to expel evil, and the other…