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  • How Trees Can Help You Find Health and Happiness
  • Written by: Dr. Qing Li
  • Narrated by: Ramon Tikaram
  • Length: 3 hrs and 21 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (30 ratings)

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Forest Bathing

Written by: Dr. Qing Li
Narrated by: Ramon Tikaram
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Publisher's Summary

The definitive—and by far the most popular—guide to the therapeutic Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, or the art and science of how trees can promote health and happiness.

Notice how a tree sways in the wind. Run your hands over its bark. Take in its citrusy scent. As a society, we suffer from nature deficit disorder, but studies have shown that spending mindful, intentional time around trees—what the Japanese call shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing—can promote health and happiness.

In this beautiful audiobook, Dr. Qing Li, the world's foremost expert in forest medicine, shows how forest bathing can reduce your stress levels and blood pressure, strengthen your immune and cardiovascular systems, boost your energy, mood, creativity, and concentration, and even help you lose weight and live longer.

Once you've discovered the healing power of trees, you can lose yourself in the beauty of your surroundings, leave everyday stress behind, and reach a place of greater calm and wellness.

©2018 Dr. Qing Li (P)2018 Penguin Audio

What the critics say

“Li offers ‘a wealth of data that proves’ that shinrin-yoku can reduce blood pressure, stress, and blood-sugar levels.... This isn’t any mundane walk in the woods.” (The New York Times Book Review)

“The definitive guide to a Japanese therapy that says that mindful, intentional time spent around trees can reduce stress levels, boost mood and creativity, and even help you live longer.” (BuzzFeed)

"Such a lovely book.... And Li’s writing is wonderful. ‘I am a scientist, not a poet,’ he explains, as he writes poetically about the science of trees.... The book beautifully explores the science of forest medicine - and goes into great detail about how to practice shinrin-yoku.” (TreeHugger)

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Foundation to Understanding the Concept

Well written, comprehensive synopsis of the concept of Forest Bathing and the scientific evidence supporting its efficacy.

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Loved it

Loved it, very educational. Loved learning more about how plants benefit every part of your life.

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very informative

this book has given me a new look on nature and our tie to it.

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A new appreciation for green space and forest

So much of it seems obvious and we’ve forgotten the importance of spending time among the trees. An inspiration.

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