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Forest Bathing, Tea Ceremonies, ZEN Meditation, and More
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Cultivate WELL-BEING, BALANCE and DEEP FULFILMENT with Japanese time-honoured RITUALS, mindful PHILOSOPHIES and gentle PRACTICES for the body, mind and soul. In today’s fast-paced world, self-care is more important than ever. The complex challenges of modern living are leading to stress, anxiety, and diminished well-being. In...
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Cultivate WELL-BEING, BALANCE and DEEP FULFILMENT with Japanese time-honoured RITUALS, mindful PHILOSOPHIES and gentle PRACTICES for the body, mind and soul.
In today’s fast-paced world, self-care is more important than ever. The complex challenges of modern living are leading to stress, anxiety, and diminished well-being. In a culture renowned for its quiet elegance and ancient wisdom, Japanese self-care offers a path to harmony, resilience, and tranquillity in everyday life.
The Book of Japanese Self-care will first introduce you to the concept behind the Japanese way of life, including its ancient traditions, spiritual practices, cultural values, and religious influence. You will then be guided through specific rituals and philosophies to nurture your body, mind, and soul – giving you mental clarity, calming your senses, nourishing your body, and helping you to live your life with gratitude.
From healing hot springs and traditional Japanese cuisine to immersive forest bathing and restorative tea ceremonies, the beautiful practices in this book will empower you to reconnect with yourself. You will also be introduced to mindful meditation and Zen-inspired minimalism as well as other philosophical concepts such as ikigai – the reason for being – which will guide you towards a life of joy and peace.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781800656727
Publisher: Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 13 October 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: CICO Books
Illustration: 100 col photographs
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 170.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 144
About the Author
Iris Law is a health and wellness coach, Gyrotonic trainer, forest bathing guide and onsen (hot spring) specialist. She is also an avid Japanophile. Having spent two decades in a high-stress work environment, her healing journey led her to explore the countryside of Japan where she gained insight into ancient Japanese traditions and cultural values. Iris now leads wellness workshops and runs onsen retreats, helping clients to restore and improve holistic well-being. She is the author of The Onsen Experience: A Guide to Japan’s Hot Spring Sanctuaries. She lives in Hong Kong.
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