The Outdoor Adventurer's Guide to Forest Bathing
Using Shinrin-Yoku to Hike, Bike, Paddle, and Climb Your Way to Health and Happiness
by Suzanne Bartlett Hackenmiller M.D.
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Pub Date Jul 01 2019 | Archive Date Jul 12 2019
Rowman & Littlefield | Falcon Guides
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Description
The first and only guide to shinrin-yoku for the outdoor adventurer! With techniques tailored for hiking, mountain biking, paddling, climbing, trail-running, and cross-country skiing, this is the definitive guide to applying the healthy and rejuvenating practice of forest bathing to your favorite activities. Forest bathing techniques have been largely limited to use while walking and hiking, but now The Outdoor Adventurer’s Guide to Forest Bathing will guide mountain bikers, paddlers, trail-runners, cross-country skiers, and climbers as they reap the benefits of forest bathing while enjoying their favorite activities. With invitations tailored for each specific sport and stunning color photography throughout, this book will enhance the outdoor enthusiast’s love of the outdoors while improving their overall wellbeing.
Suzanne Bartlett Hackenmiller, M.D is an Integrative Medicine physician from Cedar Falls, Iowa and board certified by the American Board of Integrative Medicine (as well as the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology). She currently serves as medical director for the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy and leads workshops that combine hiking, mountain biking, and kayaking with the practice of Shinrin-Yoku. She also speaks nationally and internationally on the subjects of nature therapy and integrative medicine. Dr. Bartlett Hackenmiller has been quoted and featured in numerous publications on the subject of nature therapy, including Prevention magazine, WebMD, the Boston Globe, Prevention Australia, and the American Airlines American Way Magazine, among others. She holds additional certifications in herbal medicine and is a certified forest therapy guide. Suzanne lives in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781493042029 |
| PRICE | $19.95 (USD) |
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Louann S, Librarian
excellent book for active people. While running hiking rafting,. Take in the cleansing from nature. Sometimes we must take the time and purpose to take in the oxygen and aura of nature
Jason M, Reviewer
"The Outdoor Adventurer's Guide to Forest Bathing" by Dr. Suzanne Bartlett Hackenmiller M.D. is an extensive guide to the Japanese Shinrin-Yoku, or the practice of "forest bathing." The guide covers six basic outdoor activities that one can practice forest bathing: hiking, paddling, mountain biking, rock climbing, cross-country skiing, and trail running.
Each section has an introduction and different societies associated with that sport that support the practice in the given activity. There are "invitations" which are practices for that activity to engage your senses with the nature surrounding you. each invitation focuses on one or all of your senses to help you connect with nature.
As a medical doctor, Hackenmiller also has best practices for health as well as herbal/medicinal applications of various plants that you might encounter during your adventures. Each activity also has a tea ceremony that can be done using a plant in the wild that can be made into an herbal tea with health benefits. This is typically done to cap off an adventure and outing.
Not only does Dr. Hackenmiller explain her experiences, but she also include athlete interviews in each section that highlights how they have used the concepts in their own training and the benefits that they've received from the practice.
Despite the many, sometimes strenuous activity experienced in forest bathing, Hackenmiller insists that the main focus is not the physical exertion, rather it is the healing power of being outdoors and recognizing the amazing beauty surrounding you. That focus is what brings the most benefit. I loved this book and believe it will be an important guide for future outdoor outings.
I received this as an eBook from Rowman & Littlefield Falcon Guides via NetGalley in exchange for an honest and unbiased review of the title. I did not receive any compensation from either company. The opinions expressed herein are completely my own.
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