Interested in learning more about Shinrin Yoku and forest bathing?
Here are a few of my favorite resources:
Forest Bathing books
Forest Bathing: How trees Can Help You Find Health and Happiness – Dr. Qing Li
Shinrin Yoku: The Japanese Art of Forest Bathing – Yoshifumi Miyazaki
Forest Bathing Retreat: Finding Wholeness in the Company of Trees – Hannah Fries
The Little Book of Forest Bathing: Discovering the Japanese Art of Self-Care (a collection of photos and quotes)
General Nature Connection books
Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants – Robin Wall Kimmerer
Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest – Suzanne Simard
The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier and More Creative – Florence Williams
Forest Bathing and the Healing Power of Nature Articles
The Social Life of Forests, New York Times
If Meditation is Not Your Thing, Try a Walk in the Woods, Yes Magazine
Eco-Psychology with Dr Rene Laventure, Reprogram Your Health Radio Show
Our Better Nature: How the Great Outdoors Can Improve Your Life, Hidden Brain, NPR
Talks and Articles about my work Forest Bathing and Connecting People to the Healing Power of Nature
Forest Bathing – A Different Way of Being in the Woods, Whatcom Million Trees
Prescribed Outside, The Planet
Forest Bathing: You Can Keep Your Clothes On, The Front
Among the Trees Announces Spring Forest Bathing Walks & Retreat, Whatcom Talk
Among the Trees Announces Spring Forest Bathing Walks & Retreat, Whatcom Talk
Let’s Talk about Forest Bathing, Whatcom YMCA, YouTube
Have You Been Outside Recently?, The Front
Prescribing the Power of Parks, Washington Trails Association
A Prescription for the Outdoors: The Bellingham Parkscription Program with April Claxtion, Reprogram Your Health Radio Show