Bibliograph

Forest bathing, the rejuvenating practice of shinrin yoku, Héctor García and Francesc Miralles ; translated from Spanish by Kymm Coveney

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Forest bathing, the rejuvenating practice of shinrin yoku, Héctor García and Francesc Miralles ; translated from Spanish by Kymm Coveney

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 154-158)

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Forest bathing

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Héctor García and Francesc Miralles ; translated from Spanish by Kymm Coveney

Sub title

the rejuvenating practice of shinrin yoku

Summary

"This book offers guidelines for finding peace and replenishment in any space —from turning off your phone to seeking the irregularities in nature, which in turn can make us less critical of ourselves. It offers tips not only on being fully present and mindful while in the forest, but also on how to tap into that mindfulness at home—even if home is the busiest and most crowded of cities. Forest Bathing explains the traditional Japanese concepts that help readers understand and share in the benefits of the Japanese approach to forest bathing—a cornerstone of healing and health care in Japan....From the healing properties of phytoncides (self-protective compounds emitted by plants) to the ways we can benefit from what forest spaces can teach us, this book discusses the history, science and philosophy behind this age-old therapeutic practice. Examples from the ancient Celts to Henry David Thoreau remind us of the ties between humankind and the natural world—ties that have become more and more elusive to Westerners." --publisher's website

Table Of Contents

Paradise lost -- Return to the Garden of Eden -- The science of shinrin-yoku -- The philosophy of shinrin-yoku -- The practice of shinrin-yoku -- Shinrin-yoku at home

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Rejuvenating practice of shinrin yoku

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