At the end of May this year, we gathered for a forest bathing session in a quiet village near Karur, Tamil Nadu. Tucked away in a serene nature space, the evening breeze flowed, and the trees whispered in their own slow rhythm. Our small group gathered; after the initial chatter and introductions, we began our walk—slow, deliberate, and silent. As we walked, there was a bystander watching us from the edge of the trail. Her expression was first puzzled, then almost amused, as