Wild Walking: A Guide to Forest Bathing through the Seasons [Hardcover]

Disconnect from the distractions of daily life and reconnect with nature withWild Walking, an enticing and comprehensive introduction to forest bathing—or shinrin-yoku, in Japan.

Full sensory immersion in the beauty and wonder of nature and trees can producemental, 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.

Wild Walkinginvites you to experience the benefits of this healing practice for yourself. Learn the history and background of forest bathing, followed bydetailed instructions for establishing a forest bathing practicein 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 activitycan 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 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 (or lightly touched) natureto adopt as your “wild home.”

Within, findpractical 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.

Wild Walking introduces a variety of activities that can be enhanced with forest bathilƒÈ