Wild Life: Shinrin-Yoku and The Practice of Healing through Nature

Designed to support medical practitioners who wish to incorporate the Japanese tradition of Shinrin-Yoku (forest bathing) into their work, this philosophical but evidence-based guide emphasizes nature’s critical role in our overall health and  well-being. The practice of Shinrin-Yoku brings together the spiritual, emotional, and physical healing benefits which are more necessary than ever in our rapidly urbanizing world. As people confront a wide array of health challenges, practitioners familiar with the broadly therapeutic benefits of forest bathing are uniquely equipped to share the paths to healing available in the embrace of woodlands and wild spaces.