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In the accompanying book, explore the origins, science, and benefits of this increasingly popular practice and find simple sequences to enhance your own mindful walk in the woods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach card, gorgeously illustrated with inspiring photographs by Dominick Tyler and delicate woodcuts by Rosanna Morris, includes an exercise prompt to help you engage mindfully with nature, through:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYour five senses, the key to slowing down and developing present-moment awareness\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYour sense of empathy, which brings you closer to the natural world\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe process of 'Treelaxation', which allows you to absorb all the peace and tranquillity you have cultivated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTake a selection of cards with you when you take a walk in the woods, pick a card when you wake up to set your intention for the day, or perhaps select one to help ground you at the end of a working week. 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