Your Guide to Forest Bathing (Expanded Edition): Experience the Healing Power of Nature by M. Amos Clifford Paperback $16.95 Paperback $16.95 eBook $12.99 Audiobook $15.99 View All Available Formats & Editions Premium Members save an additional 10% and earn stamps to save even more. In Japan, forest bathing is known as shinrin-yoku. (Not eligible for purchase using B&N Audiobooks Subscription credits). I will be referring Bach to this one over and over again as its more about the how to as opposed to the science statistics on forest bathing benefits. Offering more than just a glimpse but a truly heartfelt tale of M. Amos Clifford's journey to discovering the art of forest therapy . . , you'll discover a path that you can use to begin a practice of your own that includes specific activities presented by Amos Clifford, one of the worlds most experienced forest bathing experts. Take this invitation to revisit a world you may have abandoned as a child." In Japan, forest bathing is known as. His voice comes through in the soothing, comforting, articulate and passionate way that is just pure Amos Clifford. In Your Guide to Forest Bathing, Amos Clifford draws on four decades of wilderness experience to introduce listeners to the medicine of being in the forest. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Please try your request again later. I have read several books on the topic, but this one was by far the best in actually describing how to use invitations to invoke the senses. In Japan, forest bathing is known as shinrin-yoku. Whether you're in a forest or woodland, public park, or just your own backyard, this book will be your personal guide . Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. His voice comes through in the soothing, comforting, articulate and passionate way that is just pure Amos Clifford. ;their response is implied. : Sin duda, recomendable. . You don't need a special spiritual guide to participate in forest bathing. The bestselling guide to forest bathing with a new section of hands-on forest bathing practices and space for journal entries and reflections. The Association is now the leading global provider of Forest Therapy Guide training and expertise. The Standard Sequence of forest bathing, as created by Amos, is laid out in a way that is not only logical and effective, but is also replicable. ", "In this book, Amos weaves a precious tapestry of practical details, poetic imagining, and historical perspective on the practice of forest bathing. 2. In addition, it involves an aspect of mindfulness. Forest bathing follows a series of invitations from the forest. I am blending this into my mindfulness course, even though Amos does mention how mindfulness and forest bathing differ. I am blending this into my mindfulness course, even though Amos does mention how mindfulness and forest bathing differ. Clearly, forests are ideal, but you can make do with what is in your neighborhood. It is a gentle, meditative approach to being with nature and an antidote to our nature-starved lives that can heal our relationship with the more-than-human world. : Reviewed in Canada on December 9, 2020. What to Do About Co2: And All Those Other Ghastly Gases, The Secret Second Coming: What If the Church Got It Wrong. From the moment that I picked up this book and felt the soft texture of the cover, I was intrigued to read it and, as is stated on the cover, Discover the Secrets of Shinrin-Yoku. I am a certified guide who has been introducing people to and guiding Forest Bathing walks for three years. , Language : I put this book in every tree house for guests to have ideas on how to connect to our Well written and organized. I totally connect to nature and have intuitively been doing this for years. It's like you're immersing yourself in a small tub of forest. Practical matters such as finding a suitable trail and what to bring are also included. I didnt want to put it down and I feel that way even a year later. Well written. I appreciate that the author separates forest bathing out from "spiritual" practices. Please choose a different delivery location. Sin duda, recomendable. I will be referring Bach to this one over and over again as its more about the how to as opposed to the science statistics on forest bathing benefits. If you've ever thought you might want to take a walk in the woods and take in more than just the sights, this book will help. What is forest bathing? : His voice comes through in the soothing, comforting, articulate and passionate way that is just pure Amos Clifford. Amos offers great science as to how and why spending time in the forest is so beneficial along with great exercises for those who want to give this a try. The clear, accessible writing lays out what we know intuitively (and is backed up by science): being in nature is good for us. Learn about the roots of the practice, how to deepen your relationship to nature, and how to begin a practice of your own. : Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2018. He is founder of the Center for Restorative Process, where he has led the inquiry into how the principles of restorative justice can inform ways to heal the broken relationships between humans and the more-than-human world of nature. 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Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2018. "Trees like to be touched and appreciated." , Audio CD Most of the natural world moves at a much slower pace than modern society. I highly recommend this book for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the forest bathing practice. He has been a student of Buddhist philosophy for over twenty years and is the founder of Sky Creek Dharma Center in Chico, California. Forests are places you can seek adventure, make memories and find escape. One of the beautiful areas of inquiry in forest bathing has to do with how we can give as much as we receive. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. I still see a lot of benefit for mindfulness students. is available now and can be read on any device with the free Kindle app. Learn about the roots of the practice, how to deepen your relationship to nature, and how to begin a practice of your own. The methods are interesting and novel, but the underlying mindset is not new and follows that of the English Romantic poets, the pioneer generally considered Robert Burns. Discover more of the authors books, see similar authors, read author blogs and more. Excellent guidelines are offered for experiencing a forest bathing walk for those new to the practice as well as for those who have been on many walks. I highly recommend! But the book goes downhill into New Age language from there, despite the author's declaration to steer away from it. Clifford outlines the elements of practice and how to tune into the senses to connect to nature. 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Your Guide to Forest Bathing (Expanded Edition) - by M Amos Clifford (Paperback) $14.29When purchased online In Stock Add to cart About this item Specifications Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up Number of Pages: 208 Format: Paperback Genre: Health + Wellness Sub-Genre: Alternative Therapies Publisher: Red Wheel Author: M Amos Clifford -- M. Amos Clifford, "Forest bathing suggests to me a more casual experience among the trees, unburdened by expectations, oriented to simple pleasure." Forest bathing is a gentle, meditative practice of connecting with nature. I appreciate that the author separates forest bathing out from "spiritual" practices. La edicin, muy agradable y material de calidad. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. Amos Clifford, M.A is the founder of the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs with with the mission of integrating Forest Therapy into health care systems. The language Author M. 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