Forest Bathing

Author: Dr. Qing Li
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 052555985X
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 322

Book Description
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 book--featuring more than 100 color photographs from forests around the world, including the forest therapy trails that criss-cross Japan--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.

Wild Calm

Author: Joan Vorderbruggen
Publisher: Castle Point Books
ISBN: 9781250215154
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description

The Healing Magic of Forest Bathing

Author: Julia Plevin
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
ISBN: 0399582118
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 177

Book Description
An engaging guide to the art of forest bathing, inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, for anyone who wants to explore the transformative power of nature in promoting health and happiness. Forest bathing is the art of spending intentional time in nature and is practiced throughout the world to increase health and restore well-being. More and more people are turning to forest bathing as an evidence-based way to unplug, relieve stress and anxiety, and spark creativity. Through simple invitations to slow down, walk in silence, cultivate tree energy, and connect with the sun and forest, this book enables you to incorporate the inspiring benefits of time spent in nature—a calm mind, renewed energy, boosted creativity, and inner peace—into your daily life to find deeper meaning and contentment.

The Quiet Forest

Author: Charlotte Offsay
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1665926430
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

Book Description
When a small action creates a snowball effect that disrupts the peace of the animals, the forest and a bear cub restore order once more in this delightfully funny picture book. A mischievous mouse wanders alone in a quiet, nothing-to-do forest. Until one small mishap snowballs into a chain of outrageous events, causing the whole forest full of animals to have a very loud day indeed. Can they find a way to bring calm and quiet back to their home?

A Still Forest Pool

Author: Achaan Chah
Publisher: Quest Books
ISBN: 0835630234
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 215

Book Description
Achaan Chah spent many years walking and meditating in the forest monastery of Wat Ba Pong, engaging in the uncomplicated and disciplined Buddhist practice called dhudanga. A Still Forest Pool reflects the quiet, intensive, and joyous practice of the forest monks of Thailand. Achaan Chah’s humble words, compiled by two Westerners who are former ordained monks, awaken the spirit of inquiry, wonderment, understanding, and deep inner peace. Attachment, according to Achaan Chah, causes all suffering. Understanding the impermanent, insecure, and selfless nature of life is the message he offers for human happiness and realization. To vividly grasp the meaning of attachment leads us to a new place of practice – the path of balance, the Middle Path.

Creative Calm

Author: J. and I. Publishing
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781523925674
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 82

Book Description
Coloring is not just for kids. It has been proven to be an excellent way for adults to destress, create mindfulness and slow down from daily life, all while enjoying an activity that you can truly make your own. There is no right or wrong way to color in the images in this book, and you are free to choose the tools you wish to work with. Markers, paint, colored pencils, pens - the choices are unlimited. Sit back and unwind and let your stress melt away while you spread color across the page. All pages are single sided to avoid bleed through. Relax and enjoy book thirteen, the forest edition, of this calming series.

Calm and Clear

Author: Barrett Williams
Publisher: Barrett Williams
ISBN:
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 116

Book Description
**Calm and Clear Your Ultimate Guide to Meditation for Health and Wellbeing** Unlock the transformative power of meditation with "Calm and Clear," the ultimate guide for anyone seeking to enhance their mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner, this comprehensive eBook provides practical and accessible techniques that can be seamlessly integrated into your daily life. Beginning with an insightful introduction to the fundamentals of meditation, "Calm and Clear" explores the rich historical roots and profound health benefits that make this practice essential for contemporary life. Dive deep into the science behind meditation to discover how it changes your brain, impacts your nervous system, and even benefits your hormonal balance. Prepare yourself for successful meditation sessions with expert advice on creating a calm environment, choosing the perfect time, and setting achievable goals. From there, immerse yourself in both basic and advanced techniques, from mindfulness and guided meditation to body scan and transcendental meditation. Discover how meditation can be your ally in managing physical ailments such as chronic pain, sleep disturbances, and immune function. Unravel the secrets of reducing stress and anxiety while enhancing cognitive function and emotional intelligence. The chapters dedicated to emotional balance will teach you how to cope with depression, grief and cultivate positive emotions effectively. Integrate meditation effortlessly into your hectic schedule with practical tips on short sessions, mindful eating, and meditative movement. Face and conquer common challenges like mental distractions and physical discomfort to ensure you stay motivated on your meditation journey. Additionally, explore the synergy of meditation with physical exercises like yoga, tai chi, and even running. Learn specialized techniques for addressing specific health conditions like hypertension, digestive issues, and heart health. Leverage modern technology with apps, wearable devices, and online resources to support your practice. "Calm and Clear" also includes a dedicated section for children and teens, ensuring young minds can benefit from improved cognitive and emotional development. Personalize your meditation practice to meet your unique needs and track your progress over time for continuous growth. Finally, create a sustainable, long-term meditation routine that promotes lifelong learning and allows you to share your practice with others. Embark on your journey towards a calmer, clearer, and healthier life today with "Calm and Clear."

Mindfulness Moments for Kids: Hot Cocoa Calm

Author: Kira Willey
Publisher: Rodale Kids
ISBN: 0593119886
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26

Book Description
Part of the Mindfulness Moments for Kids series, this mindful breathing moment teaches kids to find peace and calm. With Hot Cocoa Calm, kids learn to how to take control of their emotions and breathe their way to calm. The perfect soothing read for bedtime before the winter holidays, this board book celebrates the peacefulness of the season. Best of all, it can be performed anywhere: in the backseat of a car, at home, or even at a child's desk at school. Mindfulness Moments for Kids offer easy-to-follow exercises that kids can use to manage their bodies, breathing, and emotions.

Calm Kids

Author: Lorraine Murray
Publisher: Floris Books
ISBN: 0863159346
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 166

Book Description
At school, we believe education should touch the whole child. This includes the physical, emotional, spiritual, social and cognitive aspects of the child's life. We teach children quietness as a skill to reflect and recharge their inner lives. Lorraine Murray helped us on this journey.' -- Sheila Laing, Head Teacher. Stress and behavioural disorders are common in children, who are increasingly bombarded by marketing campaigns, faced with school and peer pressure, and able to sense the stress of adults around them. Mindfulness and meditation can help children recognise and cope with these pressures, releasing bad feelings gently and giving them simple tools to deal with tension and stress throughout their lives. In this practical and inspiring book, Lorraine Murray shows parents, teachers and youth workers how to lead fun and peaceful meditation sessions with children. Lorraine explains a variety of different approaches, from meditations around daily activities for busy families, to ideas for group 'quietness' sessions in schools. She provides fun, tactile rhymes for toddlers to help them calm down before bedtime, and suggests ways to help teenagers reduce anxiety. She goes on to explain how these methods can help children with ADHD and those on the autistic spectrum, giving a range of case studies. This book is suitable for complete beginners, or those with some experience of relaxation and meditation techniques. It offers all the advice needed to lead sessions with children, whilst encouraging the reader to adapt and develop their own ways of helping children to feel calmer, happier and more peaceful.

Instant Calm

Author: Karen Salmansohn
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
ISBN: 0399582894
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 114

Book Description
Lifestyle guru Karen Salmansohn presents a colorful gift book of two-minute meditations and mindfulness tips that help reduce stress and improve focus, clarity, productivity, and sleep. You're just a few minutes away from a more Zen mindset! Almost 40 percent of Americans admit they worry every day, and the media has pegged today's millennials as "The Anxious Generation." Although interest in meditation and mindfulness is ever growing, many of us don't have the time or patience to develop a serious practice. Health and happiness guru Karen Salmansohn's unique brand of fun mini-meditations use the power of focus and the five senses to achieve the same results as more standard meditation techniques in far less time. Packed with full-page illustrations, fascinating scientific studies, and Salmansohn's patented wit, Instant Calm helps you tap into stress-releasing topics like forest bathing (sound), essential oils (smell), earthing (touch), dot meditations (sight), and more—in just two minutes. Soon you’ll be swapping your aarghs for ahhhs! Advance praise for Instant Calm “Instant Calm can help anyone redefine and expand their meditation practice. She shares a range of unique sensory meditations—which tap into all five senses—and offer a quick, fun approach to reset your mind and refocus your energy. I personally have begun to use these mini meditations whenever I just want to feel a mental boost throughout my day. I love the illustrations and Karen’s fun and lighthearted voice! I highly recommend this book as a helpful guide to decompress from life’s challenges.”—Kristine Carlson, New York Times bestselling author of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff For Women “If you’re feeling stressed and looking for ways to relax and feel focused (and pretty much everybody in today’s world is!) well . . . then . . . this book is a game-changer for you. It makes doing meditation feel so easy and fun. It’s great for beginners to meditation—and also helpful for advanced meditators—because there’s something for everyone. What I especially love about this book is the wide range of sensory meditations Karen offers. Open up the book anywhere—and you will find a useful fun two-minute tool you can use to relax and feel grounded again. Plus the illustrations are gorgeous.”—Christina Rasmussen, bestselling author of Second Firsts: Live, Laugh and Love Again