Name: Forest Bathing: The Rejuvenating Practice of Shinrin Yoku
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Author: Francesc Miralles
ISBN: 9784805316009

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Forest Bathing: The Rejuvenating Practice of Shinrin Yoku

Type

Physical Book

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Translated by

Publisher

Year

2020

Language

English

Pages

160

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

19.6x13.7x2.5 cm

Weight

0.29 kg.

ISBN13

9784805316009

Synopsis "Forest Bathing: The Rejuvenating Practice of Shinrin Yoku "

Shinrin Yoku: "taking in the forest atmosphere," the medicine of simply being in the forest, "forest bathing." This book offers guidelines for finding peace and replenishment in any space --from turning off your phone to seeking the irregularities in nature, which in turn can make us less critical of ourselves. It offers tips not only on being fully present and mindful while in the forest, but also on how to tap into that mindfulness at home--even if home is the busiest and most crowded of cities. Forest Bathing explains the traditional Japanese concepts that help readers understand and share in the benefits of the Japanese approach to forest bathing--a cornerstone of healing and health care in Japan. These concepts include: Yugen: Our living experience of the world around us that is so profound as to be beyond expressionKomorebi: The interplay of leaves and sunlightWabi sabi: Rejoicing in imperfection and impermanenceFrom the healing properties of phytoncides (self-protective compounds emitted by plants) to the ways we can benefit from what forest spaces can teach us, this book discusses the history, science and philosophy behind this age-old therapeutic practice. Examples from the ancient Celts to Henry David Thoreau remind us of the ties between humankind and the natural world--ties that have become more and more elusive to Westerners.

Héctor García

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Héctor García, better known as Kirai, studied Computer Engineering and is mainly known for the blog he started posting on after moving to Japan, where he has worked for major tech companies for over 10 years. His work in the blogosphere has earned him several industry awards

In literature, he is the author of books with a Japanese theme such as A Geek in Japan. He has also written novels of the same vein in collaboration with Francesc Miralles: Ichigo-ichie, Shinrin-yoku, and Ikigai, to name a few

Among his works, Ikigai stands out, published in 57 languages, which has become one of the most translated books by Spanish authors in recent decades

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Francesc Miralles

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Francesc Miralles is a professor and author of best-selling books in the field of health and spirituality. Born in Barcelona, he studied journalism, English literature, and German philology, and has worked as a translator, editor, art therapist, and musician. His novel Love in Lowercase has been translated into 28 languages. Together with Héctor García, he is the author of the best-seller Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life.

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