Wild Walking: A Guide to Forest Bathing through the Seasons

Wild Walking is a comprehensive introduction to forest bathing, offering mental, emotional, and physical health benefits. It involves disconnecting from daily life, deep breathing, and nature connection through a series of quiet activities. It can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities and can be practiced in a small patch of untouched nature. The guide includes practical tips and inspiration for forest bathing through the seasons, as well as suggestions for tending to your "wild home." Illustrated throughout with enchanting and immersive artwork, it is the perfect guide to enhancing your life with the wondrous world of nature.

Format: Hardback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 13 June 2024
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Wild Walking is an engaging and comprehensive guide to forest bathing, also known as shinrin-yoku in Japan. By immersing yourself in the beauty and wonder of nature and trees, you can experience mental, emotional, and physical health benefits. Research has shown that forest bathing can lower blood pressure, pulse rate, and cortisol levels, improve mood, and even boost immunity to cancer and other diseases. Wild Walking 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" 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, including children, teenagers, and senior citizens with limited mobility and people recovering from illness and surgery. You don't need to travel to the Japanese alps to experience the benefits of forest bathing. All you need is a small patch of untouched nature to adopt as your "wild home." Within, you'll 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 songbirds 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. Wild Walking introduces the concept of forest bathing and provides a step-by-step guide to help you experience the benefits of this healing practice in your own life. Whether you're looking to reduce stress, improve your mood, or boost your immune system, forest bathing is a wonderful way to connect with nature and improve your overall well-being. So why not take a walk in the woods today and experience the magic of forest bathing for yourself?

Weight: 390g
Dimension: 147 x 208 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781577154631