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The Healing Power of Trees

The definitive guide to forest bathing
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"I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees." - Henry David Thoreau From Thoreau and Nietzsche to Aristotle, history's greatest thinkers have long celebrated the healing power of the natural world. But forest bathing is more than just a walk... Read More
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Meditative and restorative, The Healing Power of Trees is a lyrical tribute to the natural world and its remarkable ability to renew our minds and bodies. Packed with insightful prompts, practical advice, and compelling data on the healing practice of forest-bathing, this guide offers a path to inner and outer peace. Β 

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"I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees." - Henry David Thoreau

From Thoreau and Nietzsche to Aristotle, history's greatest thinkers have long celebrated the healing power of the natural world. But forest bathing is more than just a walk in the woods - it's the mindful practice of reconnecting with nature through your senses, and The Healing Power of Trees is here to show you how.

This beautifully crafted guide reveals the unparalleled health benefits of the great outdoors, with the experts at The Forest Bathing Institute leading you on a journey of healing. Recent research shows that just 15 minutes outside can enhance mood, concentration, and physical health - imagine the therapeutic benefits of embracing the increasingly popular practice of forest bathing.

With practical guidance and advice on addressing key challenges such as:

  • Lifting depression
  • Lowering stress
  • Improving energy levels
  • Boosting your immune system

This book is an essential gift or self-purchase for anyone ready to reconnect with nature.

The Forest Bathing Institute has spent years collaborating with universities and government to research the benefits of this practice and train practitioners to share them. Now, its founders present their unique method in this stunning guide.

Packed with expert insights and captivating photography, The Healing Power of Trees not only helps you plan your next forest-bathing trip but also brings the restorative power of nature into your home.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781836000068

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 August 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Leaping Hare Press

Illustration: 40 ILLUSTRATIONS - 62 PHOTOGRAPHS

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 189.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 750g

Pages: 224

About the Author

The Forest Bathing Institute (TFBI) was founded by Gary EvansΒ and Olga Terebenina, who set out to advance the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku (Forest Bathing) in the UK, and started a programme of research dedicated to replicating the original physiological research carried out in Japan.Β Β Gary and Olga are peer-reviewed authors and are commitedΒ to furthering research into the effectiveness of this nature-based therapy.In just a few yearsΒ TFBI has grown to over 50 guides across the UK with many more in training.Β  It has established links with over 20 universities, andΒ numerous research programmes are underway. The Institute also works hard to raise awareness of the effectiveness of Forest Bathing+ and works closely with local and central government, charities and key policy makers to make Forest Bathing+ available to as many people who can benefit as possible.

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