Hello, My name is Michael Nielsen. I created Outdoor Therapy as a passion project - to help you relax, unwind, study and sleep better. Outdoor Therapy (also called Nature Therapy, Forest Therapy, Ecotherapy, and Forest Bathing / Shinrin-yoku (森林浴) originated in Japan in the 1980's and is known to be very beneficial for Mental Health.

I hope you get some benefit from these videos, and please feel free to reach out with any questions, requests or suggestions.

Be Well,
Michael


Outdoor Therapy

🌍 Where should we go next?
I’m scouting locations for the next Outdoor Therapy scene, and I’d love your input.

If you could teleport to one peaceful place right now, which would you pick?

A) Snowy mountain lookout
B) Foggy pine forest
C) Coastal cliffside in a storm
D) Desert mesa at night
E) Hidden cabin in the woods

Drop your letter — or write in your dream location — and I’ll let your votes guide an upcoming video. 💙

#OutdoorTherapy #YourChoice #RainSounds #NatureEscape

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 26

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Hey friends — just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for spending your quiet moments here. 💙
Whether you’ve been listening for years or just found Outdoor Therapy this week, I’m truly grateful you’re part of this growing community of calm. Every play, comment, and kind word keeps this channel — and me — inspired to create more peaceful worlds for you to escape into.

If you’d like to explore more ambient environments beyond Outdoor Therapy:
🌨️ Long Storm Jones — for darker, cinematic stormscapes and deep winter moods that don't fade to black youtube.com/@longstormjones
🎧 Vibe Soundzzz Therapy — for immersive music-infused atmospheres and meditative sound worlds. youtube.com/@vibesoundzzztherapy

Each channel has its own vibe, but they all share the same heart — peace through sound.

Thank you again for listening, for resting here, and for helping build this little sanctuary of stillness on YouTube.
– Michael 💙

#OutdoorTherapy #Gratitude #RelaxingRain #ThankYou #VibeSoundzzzTherapy #LongStormJones

3 weeks ago (edited) | [YT] | 187

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🍂 A creaky old cabin in the wind…
Tonight’s new ambience takes you to a lonely house on a blustery autumn night — the floorboards sigh, the lantern flickers, and the leaves race across the porch.

I think you’ll love this one — it’s pure October calm. 🕯️🌬️

“Creaky Old Cabin in the Wind” premieres at 4:30 PM.

💬 What kind of fall night helps you unwind most — rain, fog, or wind?

1 month ago | [YT] | 141

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozsL7... Check out "Urban 4k - Two Hours LoFi Timelapse" on my buddy Kevin's new channel...

1 year ago | [YT] | 44

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OljO... Check out "JIREH" | Ethereal Meditative Christian Ambient for Relaxation | Sleeping | Prayer | 10 HOURS

1 year ago | [YT] | 98

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmwjU... Check out "We Beseech Thee" | Ethereal Meditative Christian Ambient for Relaxation | Sleeping | Prayer |10 HOURS

1 year ago | [YT] | 68

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrDDN... Check out LAMB OF GOD | 10 Hours of Relaxing Christian Ambient with Immersive 3D Rain [4K]

1 year ago | [YT] | 205

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100,000 subscribers… I can’t believe it. I want to issue a warm heartfelt thank you to all of you. I couldn’t have done it without you. More videos coming… Twice a week every week for as long as I’m in this world…. See you in the comments section 😉

1 year ago | [YT] | 146

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https://youtu.be/MtBOj7gWXdI Check out my version of "Better Man" by James Morrison over at my music channel "Michael Nielsen Studios"

1 year ago | [YT] | 59

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=320dJ... For those of you who enjoy Christian content, check out FOLLOW ME | 10 Hours of Relaxing Christian Ambient with Immersive 3D Rain [4K] PRAY | SLEEP | RELAX over on the new channel "Divine Tranquility"

1 year ago | [YT] | 69