Walking in a bamboo forest makes you feel calmer
Effects of Walking in Bamboo Forest and City Environments on Brainwave Activity in Young Adults
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
High alpha and high beta brainwaves increased simultaneously—two states usually thought to be opposites.
High alpha = deep calm; high beta = alert focus. Most people assume you’re either relaxed OR focused, but nature lets you be both at once—like a 'flow state' triggered by trees.
Practical Takeaways
Take a 15-minute walk in any green space—park, garden, or tree-lined street—after a stressful meeting or before studying.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
High alpha and high beta brainwaves increased simultaneously—two states usually thought to be opposites.
High alpha = deep calm; high beta = alert focus. Most people assume you’re either relaxed OR focused, but nature lets you be both at once—like a 'flow state' triggered by trees.
Practical Takeaways
Take a 15-minute walk in any green space—park, garden, or tree-lined street—after a stressful meeting or before studying.
Publication
Journal
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine : eCAM
Year
2018
Authors
Ahmad Hassan, J. Tao, Guo Li, Mingyan Jiang, Liu Aii, Jiang Zhihui, Liu Zongfang, Chen Qibing
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Being around trees can make people feel happier or less stressed.
Taking a short 15-minute walk among bamboo trees might help lower your blood pressure more than walking around a city, at least for people in their early 20s.
If you take a short 15-minute walk through a bamboo forest instead of walking in a city, you might feel more calm and focused afterward, according to how a simple brain-sensing headband measures it.
Taking a short 15-minute walk among bamboo trees might help young adults feel less anxious than taking the same walk in a busy city.
If you take a 15-minute walk in a bamboo forest instead of walking in a city, you’re likely to feel more comfortable, relaxed, and connected to nature.