- SKU: 9784805316009
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Forest Bathing: The Rejuvenating Practice of Shinrin Yoku - Hardcover
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Description
by Hector Garcia (Author), Francesc Miralles (Author), Kymm Coveney (Translator)
Shinrin Yoku: The Art and Science of Forest Bathing for Mindfulness and Healing
Discover the healing power of Shinrin Yoku--"taking in the forest atmosphere"--the Japanese practice of forest bathing that's more than just a walk in the woods. This book offers practical guidelines for finding peace and renewal anywhere, from unplugging your phone to noticing the subtle irregularities in nature that can help soften self-criticism. Learn how to be fully present and mindful in the forest--and how to carry that mindfulness back home, even if you live in the busiest city. Forest Bathing explores traditional Japanese concepts essential to this practice, including:- Yugen: A profound, ineffable experience of the world around us
- Komorebi: The magical interplay of sunlight filtering through leaves
- Wabi Sabi: Embracing imperfection and impermanence
Dive into the science of phytoncides--natural compounds released by plants that boost our health--and the rich history and philosophy behind forest bathing. Drawing on examples from ancient Celts to Henry David Thoreau, this book reconnects readers with the deep, often overlooked bond between humans and nature. Whether you're seeking stress relief, improved well-being, or a new path to mindfulness, Forest Bathing offers timeless wisdom and practical advice for anyone ready to slow down and breathe in the healing power of the forest.
Author Biography
Francesc Miralles is a lecturer and award-winning author of bestselling books in the area of mind-body-spirit. Born in Barcelona, he studied journalism, English literature and German philology, and has worked as a translator, editor, art therapist and musician. His novel Love in Lowercase has been translated into 28 languages. Along with Hector Garcia, he is the author of the bestselling Ikigai: the Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life.
Hector Garcia was born in Spain and worked at CERN in Switzerland before moving to Japan, his home of more than 15 years. In Japan he developed voice recognition software and the technology for young Silicon Valley companies to enter the Japanese market. His popular blog kirainet.com led to his internationally successful book A Geek In Japan. Along with Francesc Miralles, he is the author of the bestselling Ikigai: the Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life. Kymm Coveney was born in Boston, earned a BA in Modern English and Spanish Literature (Wheaton College, Massachusetts) in 1981, and has lived in Spain since the 1982 World Cup. Co-host of Barcelona's multilingual poetry recital series, PoemameBCN, she is a freelance writer and translator, as well as habitual translation slam moderator for MET (Mediterranean Editors and Translators). Flash fiction, poems and translations can be found online through betterlies.blogspot.com. She tweets mostly other people's poems @KymmInBarcelona.
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