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Synopsis
Being present in a forest can produce mental, emotional, and physical health benefits; The Joy of Forest Bathing is a simple antidote to our nature-starved lives.
Forest bathing, or shirin-yoku as it's called in Japan, is the meditative practice of connecting with nature, and disconnecting from the distractions of daily life. Simply being present in a forest, or other wild area, can produce mental, emotional, and physical health benefits. Practitioners and advocates of forest bathing have consistently reported a significant drop in anxiety, and overall higher quality of life.
Leaving modern life for a period to allow nature to wash over you will call out a mental shift within you. People often note that they realize they are prioritize their errands, chores, and other distractionsover mental health and wellness. Forest bathing is the simple ointment we need in our nature-starved lives.
The Joy of Forest Bathing is both an invitation to take up the practice, and to find inspiration to connect with nature to heal your mind and spirit.
Synopsis
Being present in a forest, or other wild area, can produce mental, emotional, and physical health benefits. The Joy of Forest Bathing is a simple antidote to our nature-starved lives. The Joy of Forest Bathing is a beginner's guide to forest bathing--or Shinrin-yoku, in Japan-- the meditative practice of connecting with nature and disconnecting from the distractions of daily life.
Reduce your stress and anxiety levels as you enter a nature filled journey. Forest bathe through the seasons while also learning how to deal with difficult situations. Get enthralled in the landscapes around you as you discover the health benefits of reconnecting with the wild.
This helpful guide is useful for all ages and stages of life and will help you incorporate the wonderous world of nature into your everyday life. The Joy of Forest Bathing is both an invitation to take up the practice of forest bathing and inspiration to heal both the planet and humanity.
Synopsis
A simple antidote to our nature-starved lives, The Joy of Forest Bathing is an enticing and comprehensive introduction to forest bathing--or Shinrin-yoku, in Japan--the meditative practice of connecting with nature and disconnecting from the distractions of daily life. Full sensory immersion in the beauty and
wonder of nature and trees can produce
mental, emotional, and physical health benefits. Research has shown that forest bathing lowers blood pressure, pulse rate, and cortisol levels; improves mood; and may even boost our immunity to cancer and other diseases.
The Joy of Forest Bathing invites you to experience the benefits of this healing practice for yourself. Learn the
history and background of forest bathing, followed by
detailed instructions for establishing a forest bathing practice in your own adopted "wild home," encompassed in three steps:
- Disengagement from your daily routine
- Deep breathing and nature connection through a series of quiet activities or "invitations"
- Transitioning back to your daily life
This restorative activity
can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities children, teenagers, and even senior citizens with limited mobility and people recovering from illness and surgery. And you don't need to travel to the Japanese alps to experience the benefits of forest bathing.
All you need is a small patch of untouched (or lightly touched) nature to adopt as your "wild home."
Within, find
practical tips and inspiration for forest bathing through the seasons in the winter, when the leafless trees open up new vistas; in the spring, when you can hear the melodious serenade of song birds as they nest in the newly formed green canopy; in the summer, watching the butterflies nectaring on wildflowers; and in the autumn, when you can catch glimpses of hurried squirrels storing food for the winter.
The Joy of Forest Bathing introduces a variety of
activities that can be enhanced with forest bathing elements, such as mindfulness practices, exercise, art and writing, and outdoor celebrations. Learn, too, how surrendering to the mysteries of nature can
provide guidance through difficult times.
As you find nourishment in nature, you will instinctively begin to wonder
how you can preserve and protect this healing resource. This guide includes suggestions for tending to your "wild home."
Illustrated throughout with
enchanting artwork by Dutch illustrator Lieke van der Vorst and stunning
nature photography,
The Joy of Forest Bathing is the perfect guide to enhancing your life with the wondrous world of nature.