At times of stress, getting out into the natural environment works wonders: it is widely acknowledged to have a calming effect on us both physically and mentally. In Japan, they have a special term for this: shinrin-yoku, 'forest bathing'. In this book, Sarah Devos and Katriina Kilpi explain just what forest bathing involves. They provide specific advice on how to approach the concept: exactly where you should be, the best times to choose and all the things you can experience to connect deeply with nature. All this plus easily achieved hands-on assignments, space in which to note down your observations, and tips on how to integrate the forest even more deeply into your everyday life.

* An attractive and accessible introduction to the Japanese art of shinrin-yoku * A practical guide for connecting with nature, illustrated with amazing photographs of British woodlands * Contains help on reducing stress, and practicing mindfulness, with simple exercises and techniques

About the Author
Sarah Devos is the inspirational force behind the blog 'Forest Day'and is also author of The Forest Book and The Sea Book. She works as a freelance writer and in 2019 became Chief Adventure Officer for A.S. Adventure. Katriina Kilpi is the founder of NatureMinded, a research and consultancy bureau that investigates the positive links between nature and health, while teaching people how to interact with nature to draw on its beneficial effects for our health and psyche. She is also the driving force behind the International Forest Therapy Days programme in Finland.


Book Information
ISBN 9781785217364
Author Sarah Devos
Format Hardback
Page Count 128
Imprint J H Haynes & Co Ltd
Publisher Haynes Publishing Group
Weight(grams) 375g
Dimensions(mm) 210mm * 148mm * 10mm