Practicing shinrin-yoku means spending time in nature, amongst the trees and grass, and mindfully engaging within a forest atmosphere or other natural environments. It is usually done by walking through a forest at a slow and gentle pace, without carrying any electronics, and taking the time to soak up the surrounding nature.

It involves using all five senses, and letting nature enter through those senses. Some examples of exercising this can include:

• Listening to forest sounds, i.e. birds and insects.
• Touching the ground, the trees, and the leaves.
• Smelling the flowers and other essential oils of the plants and trees.
• Observing the surroundings and scenery
• Tasting the crispiness of the air while breathing