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"The definitive guide to the therapeutic Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, or the art and science of how trees can promote health and happiness Notice how a tree sways in the wind. Run your hands over its bark. Take in its citrusy scent. As a society we suffer from nature deficit disorder, but studies have shown that spending mindful, intentional time around trees--what the Japanese call shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing--can promote health and happiness. In this beautiful book--featuring more than 100 color photographs from forests around the world, including the forest therapy trails that criss-cross Japan--Dr. Qing Li, the world's foremost expert in forest medicine, shows how forest bathing can reduce your stress levels and blood pressure, strengthen your immune and cardiovascular systems, boost your energy, mood, creativity, and concentration, and even help you lose weight and live longer. Once you've discovered the healing power of trees, you can lose yourself in the beauty of your surroundings, leave everyday stress behind, and reach a place of greater calm and wellness"--.

"When the world gets too loud and chaotic, a young boy's grandfather helps him listen with wonder instead. Kids laughing, sneakers squeaking, balls bouncing--for Thunder, the sounds of the school day often brew into overwhelming noise storms. But when Thunder's mosom asks him what he hears on an urban nature walk, Thunder starts to understand how sounds like bird wings flapping and rushing water can help him feel calm and connected"--Publisher.

Readers learn about the healing power of nature through observing animals and wildlife.

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the healing power of nature through connecting with water, whether it be swimming, fishing, other water sports, or just enjoying being near water. Photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about increasing focus and practicing mindfulness in nature"--Provided by publisher.

Readers learn more about increasing focus and practicing mindfulness in nature.

"Sometimes you slip through the cracks: unforeseen circumstances like an abrupt illness, the death of a loved one, a break up, or a job loss can derail a life. These periods of dislocation can be lonely and unexpected...May's story offers instruction on the transformative power of rest and retreat."--Provided by publisher.

"The garden has always been a place of peace and perseverance, of nurture and reward. Using contemporary neuroscience, psychoanalysis, and compelling real-life stories, [Stuart-Smith] investigates the remarkable effects of nature on our health and well-being"--Provided by publisher.

"Spending time in nature has been proven to have myriad health benefits, as evidenced by the 'forest bathing' trend that has urbanites making concerted efforts to wander in forests in an effort to improve well-being. This . . . journal gives would-be naturalists a way to explore their natural world and contemplate their places in it [and is] . . . is the ideal companion to anyone searching for a stronger connection to nature"--OCLC.

"An introduction to forest bathing--or Shinrin-yoku, in Japan--the meditative practice of connecting with nature and disconnecting from the distractions of daily life"--Provided by publisher.

A guide to spending time in nature to reduce stress and increase well-being.