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Forest Bathing also known as Forest Therapy or 'Shinrin Yoku' Connect with nature in a healing way Read more The Medicine of Being in the Forest All over the world people are taking up forest bathing to reconnect to nature and to find relief from the everyday stresses of life. The benefits of forest bathing: Simple relaxation Stress Reduction Physical health Mental health Emotional health Self Awareness Social connection Spiritual Practice Mindfulness (meditaiton) Sensory contact Connection with nature And more What is forest bathing? It's the practice of immersing yourself in nature to improve your well-being Forest bathing opens the doors of our senses and fully engages us with the healing powers of nature. The methods of forest bathing bring our bodies and minds into a relaxed and quiet state, where we are fully aware of where we are and what we are experiencing in the present moment. While we may not be able to get to a forest every week, most of us can find a garden, city park or way to incorporate at least some of the benefits of forest bathing into our lives, through simple ways of continually renewing and deepening our connections to the more-than-human world of nature. Forest bathing can be an occasional event, but it is when we make it a regular practice that we realize its full benefits. Like many practices, it is easy to begin, but also like the most satisfying practices, there are layers of complexity and delight in forest bathing that reward us when we make it a regular part of our lives. The Forest is the Therapist. The Guide Opens the Doors.-- M. Amos Clifford Forest bathing suggests to me a more casual experience among the trees, unburdened by expectations, oriented to simple pleasure.-- M. Amos Clifford Read more A leading voice for Shinrin-Yoku-inspired Forest Therapy in the United States A Note from the Author You carry a forest inside you. It is a mirror within of the great forests of the world. This book is an invitation to bring those inner and outer forests together. Forest bathing is a practice that belongs in each persons palette of self-care strategies. It is also a powerful path of activism for those who are called to help heal the broken relationships between people and the more-than-human world. Humans are not separate from nature and have no free pass to escape the effects of the traumas we inflict upon it. Healing of people and forests happens together, or not at all. The medicine that brings healing is in the relationship. Forest bathing is a potent tool in this supremely important work. Amos Clifford, M. A is the founder of the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs with with the mission of integrating Forest Therapy into health care systems. The Association is now the leading global provider of Forest Therapy Guide training and expertise. Amos and his team have trained Forest Therapy Guides in 22 countries on 6 continents. Their work has been featured in Oprah Magazine, NPR Morning Edition, USA Today, the Washington Post, Yahoo Health, Yoga Journal, and many other publications. He was featured on the January 2016 episode of National Geographic Explorer, 'Call of the Wild.' A student of Buddhist philosophy for over 20 years, Amos founded Sky Creek Dharma Center in Chico, California, where he emphasized the importance of meditation practice in wild places. Amos is also widely known for his work in restorative justice. He is founder of the Center for Restorative Process, where he has led the inquiry into how the principles of restorative justice can inform ways to heal the broken relationships between humans and the more-than-human world of nature. Read more Forest Bathing is your own personal forest therapy guide Overview of forest bathing and the many healing benefits Learn different elements with step by step guided activities Sample forest invitations and what the experience can reveal Practical tips, safety guidelines and additional resources Read more

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🗸 Author(s): M. Amos Clifford
🗸 Title: Your Guide to Forest Bathing: Experience the Healing Power of Nature
🗸 Rating : 4.5 from 5 stars (209 reviews)
🗸 Languange: English
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