Shinrin-yoku
Subtitle: the Japanese art of forest bathing
By: Yoshifumi Miyazaki
Publisher: Timber Press
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 191
ISBN-13: 9781604698794
Subjects: Forest reserves; Therapeutic use; Mind and body; Healing power of Nature; Trees
Other titles: Japanese art of forest bathing; Japanese art of shinrin-yoku
Description: "Forest bathing, also known as shinrin-yoku, is the Japanese practice of connecting deeply with nature. It is a practice that involves all the senses and has ... effects on health and happiness ... Nature meets modern science in [this] illustrated book about the healing power of trees"--Amazon.com.
Notes: First published in Great Britain by Aster, a division of Octopus Publishing Group Ltd, 2018.

"Reduce stress boost your immune system experience nature in a new way. -- Cover.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The concept of nature therapy; title: Japan's relationship with nature; title: The practice of shinrin-yoku; title: Bringing the forest closer to home; title: The science behind nature therapy; title: The future of forest therapy research.