{"product_id":"the-joy-of-forest-bathing-reconnect-with-wild-places-rejuvenate-your-life-volume-4-live-well-4-9781631065705","title":"The Joy of Forest Bathing: Reconnect With Wild Places \u0026 Rejuvenate Your Life (Volume 4) (Live Well  4)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA simple antidote to our nature-starved lives  The Joy of Forest Bathing is an enticing and comprehensive introduction to forest bathingor Shinrin-yoku  in Japanthe 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: 1. Disengagement from your daily routine 2. Deep breathing and nature connection through a series of quiet activities or invitations 3. 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 dont 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.  The Live Well series from Rock Point invites you to create a life you love through multiple acts of self-discovery and reinvention. These encouraging gift books touch on fun yet hardworking self-improvement strategies  whether its learning to value progress over perfection  taking time to meditate and slow down to literally smell the roses  or finding time to show gratitude and develop a personal mantra. From learning how to obtain more restful sleep and creating a healthy work\/life balance to developing personal style and your own happy place  the Live Well series encourages you to live your best life.  Other titles in the series include: Progress Over Perfection; Find Your Flow; Be Happy; Seeking Slow; Finding Gratitude; Eff This! Meditation; Find Your Mantra; It Had to be You; Mens Society; Genius Jokes; The Calm and Cozy Book of Sleep; Beating Burnout; Ayurveda for Life; Choose Happy; and You Got This.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45118482907189,"sku":"ByrdShop_163106570X","price":27.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781631065705.jpg?v=1776111672","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-joy-of-forest-bathing-reconnect-with-wild-places-rejuvenate-your-life-volume-4-live-well-4-9781631065705","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}