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Forest Bathing
Forest Bathing: How Trees Can Help You Find Health and Happiness | Dr. Qing Li
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The definitive guide to the therapeutic Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, or the art and science of how trees can promote health and happiness Notice how a tree sways in the wind. Run your hands over its bark. Take in its citrusy scent. As a society we suffer from nature deficit disorder, but studies have shown that spending mindful, intentional time around trees--what the Japanese call shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing--can promote health and happiness. In this beautiful book--featuring more than 100 color photographs from forests around the world, including the forest therapy trails that criss-cross Japan--Dr. Qing Li, the world's foremost expert in forest medicine, shows how forest bathing can reduce your stress levels and blood pressure, strengthen your immune and cardiovascular systems, boost your energy, mood, creativity, and concentration, and even help you lose weight and live longer. Once you've discovered the healing power of trees, you can lose yourself in the beauty of your surroundings, leave everyday stress behind, and reach a place of greater calm and wellness.
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NatalieR
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I immediately believed in forest bathing the first time I heard about it and was eager to read this book when it crossed my path. Dr. Qing Li explains the concept of forest bathing, the benefits, and how to practice. He covers the scientific evidence that forest bathing provides medical and mental health benefits. I appreciate the research he offers, as I have experienced the benefits he describes. 🌳

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KathyWheeler I knew it made sense the first time I heard about it too. I walk in the small forests we have around here and always really more peaceful when I‘m done. I will definitely read this book. 5mo
NatalieR @KathyWheeler That‘s great! I‘m so glad you find peace in nature. ☮️🌲 5mo
IuliaC Beautiful! 5mo
NatalieR @IuliaC Thank you! 😊 5mo
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MegCaldwell
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Quick informative read. Going prepped for more in depth research

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Cazxxx
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If there were no obstacles in the way, my perfect life would be to live in a cottage in the forest, surrounded by animals, growing my own food and reading by a log fire
What would your perfect life be like?

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mhillis
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With beautiful color pictures of forests and step by step instructions for getting the most out of time spent in nature, the author gives special attention to sensory experiences. I‘m longing for a walk in the woods! 🌳 #Japan

Soubhiville Oh, sounds nice! 3y
Crazeedi I love our woods 3y
mhillis @Crazeedi oh you‘re so lucky to have woods! But there are some nice trees on my walking route! 3y
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mhillis
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#BookReport

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Forest Bathing #Nonfiction2021 #nature
Smaller and Smaller Circles #Philippines #ReadingAsia2021
The Art of Showing Up #Nonfiction2021 #friendship
Impractical Uses of Cake #Singapore #ReadingAsia2021

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Cinfhen I‘ve taken a screenshot as there are lots of good suggestions for #ReadingAsia21 ♥️Thanks 3y
mhillis @Cinfhen Forest Bathing would work for Japan too! 💕 3y
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KathyWheeler
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I haven‘t read the tagged book, but that‘s essentially what I did today. We‘re expecting another tropical storm starting tomorrow, so I wanted to spend time outside while I could. The hurricane season has been so long — I think we have another month of it. I‘m happy because I appear to be building my strength back up — walked 1.15 miles without having to stop because of a sore back. Listened to more Danse Macabre. #audiowalk

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Clare-Dragonfly
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Quick, informative read about the benefits of being in nature. I felt like the science was a little thin, but I can hardly dispute the general conclusions. It was certainly a good book to be reading while on vacation in the mountains where there is lots of forest, and it made me even happier to have chosen to live and raise my son a very short walk from a wooded park.

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Clare-Dragonfly
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Now this is readathon-ing. #cyoreadathon

Sace Oh you win! Beautiful view and a beautiful cover. 4y
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Clare-Dragonfly
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#CYOReadathon time! Here are my goals:
- Spend some time reading
- Read some pages of some books

I think I can hit those. 😆

Annie1215 Great tag line lol - going need to repurpose that in life 😂 4y
Clare-Dragonfly @Annie1215 Right?! 😂 4y
Sace Best goals ever! 4y
Sace @Annie1215 It's my whole life philosophy. 😂 4y
Clwojick Hah! 4y
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jen_the_scribe
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I love being in nature and some of my favorite memories involve hiking through forests. So when I learned about this book it definitely piqued my interest.

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nelehelen
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3.5/5
Similar to “The Nature Fix”, this book explores how being in nature is good for you. But, it also provides very practical & instructional information about the different trees, their scents and benefits. If “The Nature Fix” was focused on the scientific research done on “forest bathing”, then this book was focused on helping the reader put it into practice. I found valuable info on how to “forest bath” that I will carry with me.

#Booked2019

nelehelen @BarbaraTheBibliophage @4thhouseontheleft @Cinfhen this one is for the “My Happy Place” prompt! 🌲🌳🌿🌱💚💚💚 5y
alisiakae Oooh...great pick for this prompt! If I didn‘t already have my book picked out, I would consider reading this, since Nature is definitely one of my happy places. 5y
nelehelen @4thhouseontheleft what‘s your pick for this prompt?? 5y
alisiakae @nelehelen Since my yoga studio is another one of my #happyplaces, and I own this book, I plan on reading (edited) 5y
nelehelen @4thhouseontheleft oooh i read that one! It‘s good and such great positive body reinforcement. 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 enjoy!! 5y
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CuriousG
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One of my favourite things to do is be outside surrounded by trees (and water) and just soak up the beauty. This book reinforces all the reasons why this is a good decision. I was blown away by how many studies have been conducted that show *measurable* health benefits, and yet how many of us live/work in spaces without access to green space. Definitely recommend this book for everyone!

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CuriousG
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So having this beauty nephew around for the last 2 weeks has meant a significant decrease in reading time...and of course, I don't regret a second!
I am however, squeezing in a few minutes of outdoor reading while he takes over exercising the old girl who can't be ridden anymore 😊

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MagdaRosol
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Forest bathing in the backyard but still, it‘s green.

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CuriousG
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"...describes awe as 'the feeling of being in the presence of something vast or beyond human scale that transcends our current understanding of things'...A sense of awe gives us pause and brings us joy"

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CuriousG
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The #24in48 has given me an excuse to both literally forest bathe (and continue reading Forest Bathing) as well as grow my virtual forest that prevents me from getting distracted from social media apps. The 330 minutes translates into how much time I was reading physical books today, plus an additional 1 hour of audiobook. 13 hours down. Impossible for me to hit 24, but I'm going to keep trucking and see how high I can get! @24in48

24in48 Love the Forest app! 6y
Kathleenkelly It‘s one of my favorite apps too!! 6y
CuriousG @24in48 @Kathleenkelly I just started using it last week. I've been on holidays so not using it a lot, but can't wait to really put it to good use when I'm back at work. Find long works days trigger social media heavy evenings and this should help curb that impulse 😊 6y
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Kathleenkelly @CuriousG I use it to keep me away from social media (and Litsey) when doing schoolwork. The ocean sounds help to keep me focused. 6y
CuriousG @Kathleenkelly I feel like this would be an interesting experiment with students in my classroom this fall. How many 16/17 year olds will be able to get through a 75 minute class without killing their tree. I'm teaching Psychology /Sociology/Anthropology so it's even relevant to curriculum #insertevilteacherlaugh 6y
Kathleenkelly @CuriousG That would be evil! Do it! 😏 6y
CuriousG @Kathleenkelly 😂😂😂 6y
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slzbth
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more trees, please.

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CuriousG
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erzascarletbookgasm Lovely pic and outdoor space:) 6y
CuriousG @erzascarletbookgasm I am very lucky to have a house with many mature trees in my yard. I'm a country girl at heart, so that was pretty much my one must have when we bought a house in town 🌲🌳 6y
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Booksbymybed
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Starting this one just in time for summer holidays

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CuriousG
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Just had a great walk around the lake and through the bush. Time to settle into my reading chair, wrap myself in this super soft blanket, and read about exactly how my tree-time is helping my body 🍃🌲🍁🌳

BlameJennyJane Cozy!! 💗 6y
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