Forest Bathing, Dr. Cyndi Gilbert
Forest Bathing, Dr. Cyndi Gilbert
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Forest Bathing
A Start Here Guide

Author: Dr. Cyndi Gilbert

Narrator: Caitlin Kelly

Unabridged: 4 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 05/07/2019


Synopsis

Author and naturopathic physician Dr. Cyndi Gilbert introduces listeners to the art and science of forest bathing, the deceptively simple Japanese practice of spending time in the forest as a way to find peace, rejuvenation, and to promote health.

Dr. Gilbert shares her own personal history with the practice—how in the midst of an urban sprawl she lost touch with nature, only to rediscover it through the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku or forest bathing. In Forest Bathing, you'll discover the health benefits of Shinrin Yoku, from restoring Vitamin D to balancing your microbiome, along with the rich mental and emotional rewards that spending time surrounded by trees can offer.

Most importantly, the book offers an easy and practical guide to begin your own forest bathing practice. Learn to tap more deeply into your five senses, practice true mindfulness in sacred woodland spaces, and experience the healing impact of nature wherever you are.

About Dr. Cyndi Gilbert

Dr. Cyndi Gilbert, ND, is a naturopathic doctor, author, and plant whisperer, who has been studying trees and plant medicine since she first sat under the maple tree and ate red clover flowers out of her yard as a child. A faculty member at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, she taught botanical medicine and naturopathic philosophy for over ten years. She presently acts as the naturopathic clinical supervisor at a community health center working with underserved patients.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Maxine on May 24, 2019

A concise, easy to read and extremely informative book. The entire time while reading I was yearning to get out and walk into the woods among the trees. I was reminded that even a simple visit to a city park can be beneficial. The "how to " section was filled with practical, easy to follow ideas. I......more

Goodreads review by Helen on October 19, 2019

An interesting read. It discusses many topics like the impact being in the forest/nature can have on our physical and mental well being (decreases blood pressure, anxiety, stress hormones). It can positively affect people who are dealing with depression, ADHD, etc. Since we are so hooked on technolo......more

Goodreads review by Literasi on December 24, 2022

Buku ini memberikan sebuah cara pandang baru tentang berkegiatan di alam. Dalam buku ini kegiatan tersebut disebut Forest Bathing. Istilahnya bisa berbeda di tiap daerah, atau sebenarnya memang ada banyak istilah yang selama ini kita ketahui namun pemakanaannya berbeda, seperti hiking, camping, pend......more

Goodreads review by Geri on November 25, 2019

The book's subtitle is "a start here guide for beginners" and it truly is. However, even beginners would appreciate seeing the references Gilbert quotes throughout the book. She does have a "Appendix: Learn More," but this is not enough to show where her sources came from. She does state that there......more

Goodreads review by bookinglibrarian on January 08, 2021

Covering issues beyond forest bathing per se, this useful book touches on other nature-based health modalities, including some activities in other countries which are all fascinating topics for further exploration. However, many of these remain rather general in coverage, and better editing is neede......more