The book provides step-by-step instructions on how to prepare for a forest bathing session, choose the right environment, engage in mindful meditation techniques, and take appropriate safety precautions. It also includes practical tips on how to enhance your experience, such as incorporating essential oils, nature sounds, and fresh flowers into your practice.Through the use of the author's own gateway method, the book offers a step-by-step approach to forest bathing, making it accessible and easy to understand for beginners while also providing valuable insights for experienced practitioners.
This book is that guide. Inside, you’ll discover:This book is that guide. Inside, you’ll discover:Everything you need to know to prepare yourself for a truly restorative forest bathing experienceHow to use your forest bathing to contribute to a more sustainable worldWhat to do when it’s hard to escape the city — the benefits of “urban nature therapy”And much more.Included are methods of meditation, special breathing techniques, a discussion of the specific benefits to your health, how to include children in the rewarding experience of guided walks in the forest, and even a list of practical things to take on your walk. The book is enriched with poems and quotations about trees, and even includes recipes from woodland bounty, along with an appendix of resource information.
