Forest Bathing How Trees Can Help You Find Health and Happiness

This wonderful book . . . is itself a tribute to forests and the magnificence of trees, featuring more than 100 color photographs of forests around the world. NPR

In his reassuring and nicely illustrated guide . . . 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

A joyful guide . . . If there s anyone who understands the magic of time spent under arboreal canopies, it s Qing Li, the Japanese doctor who helped spread the gospel of shinrin-yoku ( forest bathing ) around the world. Outside

With more than 100 photographs from forests around the world, Qing, the world s leading expert in forest medicine, shows how nature can boost your health, creativity and concentration. Parade

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

A necessary read for anyone looking for new ways to help them relax. Mother Earth Living

A scientific argument for a walk in the woods. OZY

Filled with beautiful photographs of forests from around the world, this quiet, unassuming book guides the reader through the art and practice of shinrin-yoku, encouraging our overworked, plugged-in world to make room for moments of solitude and peace through the healing properties of trees. The Columbian

An invitation and an inspiration to take a walk in the woods, wherever you are. Greater Good Magazine

Such a lovely book . . . filled with beautiful photos of the woods. 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

A stunningly beautiful book about . . . the life-changing magic of walking in the woods. Neil Pasricha, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Awesome and The Happiness Equation