Your guide to forest bathing : experience the healing power of nature by Clifford, M. Amos, 1954- author instant download

Your guide to forest bathing : experience the healing power of nature by Clifford, M. Amos, 1954- author instant download

xix, 169 pages : 18 cm, \"Forest bathing is a gentle, meditative practice of connecting with nature. Simply being present, with all of our senses, in a forest or other wild area, can produce mental, emotional, and physical health benefits. It is a simple, accessible antidote to our nature-starved lives and can inspire us to become advocates for healing our relationships with the more-than human world. This book is both an invitation to take up the practice of forest bathing and an inspiration to connect with nature as a way to help heal both the planet and humanity. Forest Therapy is a research-based framework for supporting healing and wellness through immersion in forests and other natural environments. In Japan, forest bathing is known as shinrin-yoku. Studies there have demonstrated a wide variety of health benefits, especially in the cardiovascular and immune systems, and for stabilizing and improving mood and cognition\"--Amazon.com, \"Discover the secrets of shinrin-yoku\"--Cover, Includes bibliographical references, What is forest bathing? -- The healing power of forest bathing -- Elements of practice -- Forest bathing step-by-step: an optimal flow -- The forest invites you -- Leaning into the learning edges -- Practical matters -- Forest bathing in Japan -- Awakening the wild