Forest Bathing: Discovering Health and Happiness Through the Japanese Practice of Shinrin Yoku (A Start Here Guide)
Author and naturopathic physician Dr. Cyndi Gilbert introduces readers to the art and science of forest bathing, the deceptively simple Japanese practice of spending time in the forest as a way to find peace, rejuvenation, and to promote health.

Dr. Gilbert shares her own personal history with the practice—how in the midst of an urban sprawl she lost touch with nature, only to rediscover it through the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku or forest bathing. In Forest Bathing, you'll discover the health benefits of Shinrin Yoku, from restoring Vitamin D to balancing your microbiome, along with the rich mental and emotional rewards that spending time surrounded by trees can offer. Forest bathing is a restorative, meditative activity for those who practice it by themselves, but Dr. Gilbert also explores the benefits of practicing forest bathing in community with family and friends.

Most importantly, the book offers an easy and practical guide to begin your own forest bathing practice along with a resources section to help you further explore the topic. Learn to tap more deeply into your five senses, practice true mindfulness in sacred woodland spaces, and experience the healing impact of nature wherever you are.

Other books in the Start Here Guide Series:

Energy Healing: Simple and Effective Practices to Become Your Own Healer

Meditation: The Simple and Practical Way to Begin Meditating

Chakras: An Introduction to Using the Chakras for Emotional, Physical, and Spiritual Well-Being

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Forest Bathing: Discovering Health and Happiness Through the Japanese Practice of Shinrin Yoku (A Start Here Guide)
Author and naturopathic physician Dr. Cyndi Gilbert introduces readers to the art and science of forest bathing, the deceptively simple Japanese practice of spending time in the forest as a way to find peace, rejuvenation, and to promote health.

Dr. Gilbert shares her own personal history with the practice—how in the midst of an urban sprawl she lost touch with nature, only to rediscover it through the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku or forest bathing. In Forest Bathing, you'll discover the health benefits of Shinrin Yoku, from restoring Vitamin D to balancing your microbiome, along with the rich mental and emotional rewards that spending time surrounded by trees can offer. Forest bathing is a restorative, meditative activity for those who practice it by themselves, but Dr. Gilbert also explores the benefits of practicing forest bathing in community with family and friends.

Most importantly, the book offers an easy and practical guide to begin your own forest bathing practice along with a resources section to help you further explore the topic. Learn to tap more deeply into your five senses, practice true mindfulness in sacred woodland spaces, and experience the healing impact of nature wherever you are.

Other books in the Start Here Guide Series:

Energy Healing: Simple and Effective Practices to Become Your Own Healer

Meditation: The Simple and Practical Way to Begin Meditating

Chakras: An Introduction to Using the Chakras for Emotional, Physical, and Spiritual Well-Being

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Forest Bathing: Discovering Health and Happiness Through the Japanese Practice of Shinrin Yoku (A Start Here Guide)

Forest Bathing: Discovering Health and Happiness Through the Japanese Practice of Shinrin Yoku (A Start Here Guide)

by Cyndi Gilbert
Forest Bathing: Discovering Health and Happiness Through the Japanese Practice of Shinrin Yoku (A Start Here Guide)

Forest Bathing: Discovering Health and Happiness Through the Japanese Practice of Shinrin Yoku (A Start Here Guide)

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Overview

Author and naturopathic physician Dr. Cyndi Gilbert introduces readers to the art and science of forest bathing, the deceptively simple Japanese practice of spending time in the forest as a way to find peace, rejuvenation, and to promote health.

Dr. Gilbert shares her own personal history with the practice—how in the midst of an urban sprawl she lost touch with nature, only to rediscover it through the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku or forest bathing. In Forest Bathing, you'll discover the health benefits of Shinrin Yoku, from restoring Vitamin D to balancing your microbiome, along with the rich mental and emotional rewards that spending time surrounded by trees can offer. Forest bathing is a restorative, meditative activity for those who practice it by themselves, but Dr. Gilbert also explores the benefits of practicing forest bathing in community with family and friends.

Most importantly, the book offers an easy and practical guide to begin your own forest bathing practice along with a resources section to help you further explore the topic. Learn to tap more deeply into your five senses, practice true mindfulness in sacred woodland spaces, and experience the healing impact of nature wherever you are.

Other books in the Start Here Guide Series:

Energy Healing: Simple and Effective Practices to Become Your Own Healer

Meditation: The Simple and Practical Way to Begin Meditating

Chakras: An Introduction to Using the Chakras for Emotional, Physical, and Spiritual Well-Being


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781250214485
Publisher: St. Martin's Publishing Group
Publication date: 05/07/2019
Series: A Start Here Guide for Beginners
Pages: 160
Product dimensions: 5.30(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Dr. Cyndi Gilbert, ND is a naturopathic doctor, author, and plant whisperer, who has been studying trees and plant medicine since she first sat under the maple tree and ate red clover flowers out of her yard as a child. A faculty member at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, she taught botanical medicine and naturopathic philosophy for over 10 years. She presently acts as the naturopathic clinical supervisor at a community health center working with underserved patients.

Table of Contents

Introduction xi

Why you should try forest bathing xi

How I get into forest bathing xiii

A child in the forest xiv

Getting lost in the woods xvi

Seeing the forest for the trees xviii

Forest bathing around the world xx

Green prescriptions xxiv

1 What is forest bathing

Origins 1

Moving abroad / Coming to America 4

Forest bathing by other names 8

Camping 8

Spas and thermal waters 10

Friluftsliv 14

Related practices 15

2 Why you should do it

You belong outside 18

Nature deficit disorder 20

The healing power of nature 23

Build resilience 27

Get healthier 31

Live longer 34

Keep a healthy heat 35

Regulate your blood sugar 39

Kick-start your immune system 39

Sleep better 41

Think and work better 43

Balance your mood 45

Breathe easier 51

Healthy kids 53

Unplug 55

Be more mindful 58

Take a stand 61

Get inspired 65

Forest essences 69

Tree medicine 72

Vitamins G & N 75

3 How to forest bathe

Acknowledgments and gratitude 80

Make it easy 81

Five senses forest bathing 83

Exercise: Five senses 84

Go deeper 88

Tap into tree medicine 89

Exercise: Tree breathing 94

Exercise: Stand tall 94

Practice mindfulness outdoors 96

Exercise: Sit spot 97

Exercise: Letting go 98

Fall in love 100

Exercise: Heart to heart 102

Get wet with hydrotherapy 103

Exercise: Dew walking 104

Make it social 107

Exercise: Share the love 108

Forest bathing as a way of life 108

Workout outside 109

Walk everywhere 110

Plant a tree or a hundred 111

4 FAQs

What if I'm allergic to trees? 114

What if I live somewhere with few trees? 117

How do I stay safe in the woods? 119

Appendix: Learn more

Forest bathing resources 123

Acknowledgments 124

Index 125

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